CDL A or B Driver - 1st Shift

FreshEdge; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401k

Employee Purchase Program

Fuel Program

Job summary

Testa Produce, Inc. seeks a full-time truck driver to operate company vehicles for pick-ups and deliveries across the greater Chicagoland area and nearby Indiana. You will maintain logs, load and unload freight, and ensure on-time deliveries while upholding safety standards.

The role requires a CDL A or B license, a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate, and knowledge of DOT regulations. Expect a 3:00–6:00 AM start, 8.5-hour shifts, and daily home time with occasional overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• CDL A or B with valid Medical Certificate.
• Must be at least 21 years old and eligible for DOT testing.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and strong MVR/background review.
• Speak and write English satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Drive company truck to designated customer locations.
• Refuel and maintain the truck; keep the cab clean.
• Perform pre/post-trip inspections and logbook duties as required.
• Move pallets using pallet jacks and load/unload freight.
• Route includes Chicagoland area and surrounding states (IN).

Skills

CDL license (A or B)

Medical Examiner's Certificate

DOT knowledge

English proficiency

MVR & background review

Tools

2-Wheeler/Dolly

Manual Pallet Jack

Job description

Founded in 1991, Testa Produce, Inc. is the successor entity to the original Dominick Testa and Sons. Testa Produce's roots date back to 1912, with founder Dominick Testa selling stalks of celery door-to-door out of a basket. The creation of the Chicago Terminal Produce Market provided a central selling location for years. As the restaurant industry evolved, so did Testa Produce. In 2011, Testa expanded yet again and moved into its new home: a 91,300 square foot facility to accommodate an ever-growing list of restaurant, hotel and food service customers.

Essential Functions:

• Drive a company-referred truck to assigned customer locations
• Refuel the truck as needed to complete the route
• Maintain the cleanliness of the cab
• Use a broom to sweep dirt and debris from the cargo area of truck
• Perform inspections of the truck as required
• If logbooksare required , keep logs current and submit themto supervisor weekly. Only onelogbookshould be maintained and should be made available to an official enforcement upon request .
• Operate pallet jack to move pallets of product as necessary to load onto truck or reposition in warehouse
• Position the loading ramp for unloading and for proper storage when driving
• Stack boxes of produce onto hand truck
• Wheel hand truck loaded with produce out back of truck, down ramp, and place location specified by customer
• Travel up ramp with empty hand cart
• Collect money from customers as necessary
• Comply with all employee responsibilities, rules of conduct, and company policies
• Speak and write English satisfactory
• Maintain regular and satisfactory full-time attendance
• Perform work outside of normal business hours as needed and required
• Perform special projects as assigned by the DistributionDirector– Testa Produce

Competencies, Education and Experience:

• Must have a CDL A or B license and a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate
• Mustbe at least 21 years old
• MVR and criminal history will be evaluated
• Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations

Home Time, Route & Schedule:

• Home Time:Home Daily
• Schedule:Monday - Saturday (5-day work week)
• Off Sundays and 1-day off during the week
• Shift: Start time between 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM; shifts are typically 8.5 hours, with overtime as needed
• Route: Around the greater Chicagoland, IL, and surrounding areas, including IN
• Level of Touch: Load & Unload/ Touch Freight
• Must be able to use: 2-Wheeler/Dolly, breakdown Dolly, Manuel Pallet Jack & Small Power Jack
• Routes can have 8-15 stops per day.

Physical Demands:

• Stand or walk forlong periodsof time
• Occasionallylift upto 50lbs
• Stand or sit for long periods of time
• Work in cold or wet cooler conditions for extended periods of time
• Moving up and down ramp for extended periods of time

Compensation:

• $23.50/hour
• Great company benefits starting 90 days of employment:
• Medical & Dental Insurance (75/25%) 90-120 days
• Employee Paid Benefits at 120 days with entry to Teamsters Local Union 703
• Upon entry Includes Life, STD & LTD
• Employee Purchase Program with any item we sell
• Employee Unleaded Fuel Program on site
• 401k available at 120 days of employment for Employee Contributions

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.