CDL Driver

Diamond Pet Foods; Frontenac (KS); On-site; USD 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Pet Foods is seeking a Receiving CDL Driver for the Night Shift in Frontenac, Kansas. The successful candidate will be responsible for shuttling products and materials between local locations, adhering to all safety and food standards, while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations. A valid CDL-A license, good communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. This position offers a competitive pay rate of $22.05 per hour plus a shift differential. Join our team to support our operations effectively.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL-A license and one year of verifiable driving experience.
• Ability to read and write English is necessary.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and push/pull up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Shuttles products and materials between local locations safely and efficiently.
• Complies with DOT regulations and performs equipment inspections.
• Keeps trailers clean adhering to food safety standards.

Skills

CDL-A license

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

High School diploma or GED

One year of verifiable CDL-A driving

Job description

Receiving CDL Driver – Night Shift

SHIFT – 4th Shift (Nights)

PAY - $22.05 / hr. plus $2 / hr. Shift Differential

POSITION SUMMARY – Shuttles products and materials and moves trailers between local locations adhering to all food safety and personal safety standards while remaining in compliance with all DOT standards and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports site by hauling freight and moving trailers to designated locations while shuttling safely, efficiently, and damage free.
• Communicates all issues back to Team Leader.
• Performs a pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspection on all equipment each shift. Completes required driving paperwork and communicates all maintenance needs to appropriate personnel.
• Complies with all DOT regulations.
• Keeps all trailers clean during each shift to comply with food safety standards.
• Utilizes off duty shuttle time to benefit warehouse process (i.e. moving trailers, sanitation, loading / unloading trucks).
• Unloads shuttle freight and properly rotates stock for FIFO practices.
• Respectfully operates equipment to keep our neighbors happy (i.e. jake brakes).
• Cleans up at end of shift and manages fluid levels for the next operator.
• Strives to achieve team productivity measurements while maintaining a high level of focus to quality and safety.
• Keeps work zones in an audit ready manner.
• Assigned shift attendance is required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and assist fellow employees as needed.
• Performs other warehouse duties as assigned including operation of forklift.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of the position.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• CDL-A license
• One year of verifiable CDL-A driving
• High School diploma or GED

Language Skills

• Must be able to read and write English
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's, and general instructions
• Good communication skills are required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Be able to lift 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Push/Pull up to 100 pounds on a routine basis
• Be able to work in extreme heat or cold