CDL A or B Driver - 1st Shift

Testa Produce, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Life, STD & LTD

401k available

Employee Purchase Program

Unleaded Fuel Program

Teamsters Local Union 703

Job summary

Testa Produce, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a CDL driver to deliver produce to restaurants and hotels across the greater Chicagoland area.

You will operate a company truck, refuel, maintain the cab, and load/unload with a pallet jack while following DOT regulations. The role requires a valid CDL A or B, a clean MVR, and the ability to work Monday through Saturday with early starts between 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM, including overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL A or B license and Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• MVR and criminal history will be evaluated.
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations.
• English language skills both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Drive a company truck to assigned customer locations and deliver produce.
• Refuel the truck and maintain the cleanliness of the cab.
• Operate pallet jack and load/unload at customer sites.
• Keep logs current and comply with all DOT requirements and company policies.
• Collect payments from customers as required and ensure safety at all times.

Skills

CDL A/B license

DOT regulations knowledge

MVR check

English proficiency

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:

• $23.00 - $25.00/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.