CDL A Truck Driver

Post Consumer Brands, LLC; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Post Consumer Brands in Battle Creek, MI, as a CDLA Driver. Ensure safe operation of commercial vehicles while adhering to all required regulations. Be part of a team dedicated to producing iconic cereal brands and making an impact through responsible driving practices. Ideal candidates will have a valid CDLA, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

PTO

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass CDL medical examination.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience operating tractor-trailers.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial vehicles in compliance with regulations.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections on vehicles.
• Load/unload freight and communicate variances promptly.

Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Basic Literacy and Numeracy

Safe Work Practices

Education

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDLA)

Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification

Job description

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Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company’s portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal, and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Nutrish, Kibbles ‘n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest news.

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company’s portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal, and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Nutrish, Kibbles ‘n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest news.

Brand

Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we’re growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That’s where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets.

At Post Consumer Brands, we take pride in our longstanding legacy of making one of every five breakfast cereals families eat daily. Today, we’re just as focused on our future as we expand our grocery business with different shelf-stable foods, including snacks and peanut butter. We are committed to providing accessible and delicious food for families, and we’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio. As we soar to new heights, we need creative, determined individuals from all walks of life to join our team, where your unique perspective and ideas are acknowledged and valued. Be a part of a company that empowers you to make a difference that’s evident on grocery store shelves and families’ tables across North America.

Location Description

Post Consumer Brands in Battle Creek, Mich., the cereal capital of the U.S., is the company's largest manufacturing plant and home to about 600 team members. When you join the team here, you'll be helping to produce some of the most iconic cereal brands, including Honey Bunches of Oats cereal, PEBBLES cereal, Grape-Nuts and Honeycomb cereal. The Battle Creek plant is also unique as it is home to the original barn where C.W. Post started the Postum cereal company in 1895. The Battle Creek team has deep community roots, supporting the city's Cereal Festival, local elementary schools, and hosting several on-site volunteer events throughout the year.

Responsibilities

Position Overview:

As a CDLA Driver PCB Trucks team member, the successful candidate will be responsible for safely operating commercial vehicles, including tractor-trailers, in accordance with both state and federal regulations. This role demands the highest level of driving skill, integrity, and professionalism, ensuring that all duties are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with MDOT and PCB commercial vehicle policies and procedures.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations relating to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
• Comply with hours-of-service regulations.
• Perform proper pre-trip inspections as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The vehicle inspection is completed daily for each vehicle operated ensuring tractor and trailer are in safe operating condition.
• Loading/unloading freight as needed using necessary equipment including PIT.
• Utilizing site software to properly prioritize and document moves.
• Communicate all variances promptly so the company can take corrective action as needed.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and submit it promptly.
• Must be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times.
• Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained in order to maintain SQF certification. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Perform proper fueling of tractor units.
• Perform proper vehicle cleanliness and washing.
• Seasonal duties include salting parking lots and minor snow plowing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid CDLA License: A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDLA) is required for this position.
• CDLA Medical Examination: Ability to pass a CDL medical examination as required.
• Substance and Alcohol Testing: Must adhere to PCB’s substance and alcohol testing policies.
• Motor Vehicle Record: Applicants must consent to PCB retrieving a copy of their motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Drug and Alcohol Consortium: Agreement to release drug and alcohol information from the Drug and Alcohol Consortium.
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, and short correspondence. Additionally, must have the ability to write simple correspondence.
• Basic Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Must also be capable of handling measurements related to American currency, weight, volume, and distance.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems in standardized situations with multiple variables.
• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification: Must have the ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification as part of the role.
• Experience: A minimum of 2+ years of experience operating tractor-trailers, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
  
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Physical Ability: Ability to lift and handle objects weighing up to 50 lbs. safely. Ability to exit and enter vehicle multiple times a day.
• Environmental Conditions: Must be able to work in various weather conditions, including extreme temperatures ranging from below freezing to over 100°F. Must be comfortable working outdoors for extended periods of time and performing tasks in dusty environments.
• A review of CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) scores will be required prior to employment.
• Must successfully pass the 180-day probationary period.
  
  
  

PCB Provides Comprehensive Benefits Including

• Dental insurance, 401(k) and 401(k) matching, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Vision insurance and PTO

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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