Trucking Safety & Compliance Specialist

Mastronardi Produce pioneered the commercial greenhouse industry in North America, and we’re now the leading greenhouse vegetable company on the continent. Our award-winning, flavorful produce is packed under the SUNSET brand and is available at leading grocery retailers across North America. Family owned for over 65 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. We are constantly pushing boundaries to be a leader in fresh produce innovation. We seek individuals that demonstrate our PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to help us fulfill our mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences.

Our Kingsville Headquarters is currently seeking a Trucking Safety and Compliance Specialist to join our Logistics team. The essential function of this position is to ensure compliance with ALL relevant transportation regulations in the US and Canada and plan and coordinate quarterly safety meetings for all truck drivers.

Values:

To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with ALL relevant commercial transportation regulations in the US and Canada
• Plan and coordinate safety meetings for all truck drivers
• Monitor and maintain third-party training for the fleet
• Maintain all equipment files (trucks, trailers, chassis, and yard equipment) & maintain the Preventive Maintenance Program
• Manage and maintain all Driver Qualification files, ensuring all documents are up to date
• Monitor and review HOS compliance and accuracy and correct issues
• Produce monthly CVOR violation rates and submit them to the Operations Manager
• Ensure driver operator’s safety manual is current and ready to distribute at safety meetings
• Produce spot “Hot Topic” safety alerts for drivers and write up, edit and publish newsletters
• Conduct and/or assist with accident/collision and incident investigations
• Communicate with designated company personnel regarding claims
• Visit accident sites occasionally as needed
• Occasionally assist the dispatch department with dispatch-related tasks
• Coordinate and plan Chauffeur Drivers assignments
• Occasionally assist the leadership team with specific projects and initiatives
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of high school required. Education related to transportation safety is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in a Trucking Safety and Compliance Role is required.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Advanced understanding of MTO, DOT, NSC, and FMCSA regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Some knowledge of equipment maintenance protocol
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance competing priorities
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word
• Proactive and solution-focused
• Able to analyze data and make recommendations
• Must be able to work collaboratively
• Must have a car, valid driver’s license, and ability to be insured

Please note: Mastronardi Produce has accommodation processes and policies in place and provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource office so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be put into place before you begin your employment.