Class A CDL Driver - Kemps

Dairy Farmers of America; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Union pension plan

Competitive pay

Home nightly

Paid vacation

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Kemps Minneapolis is seeking dependable CDL-A Vacation Relief Drivers to operate a tractor-trailer and unload/deliver dairy products on assigned routes. Drivers will use a friendly attitude to meet customer needs and expectations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, CDL-A with a clean record, 21+ years old, ability to pass screenings, and the capacity to lift up to 55 pounds. Flexible hours, overtime, weekends and holidays are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year related experience preferred.
• Valid Class-A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• 21+ years of age.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 55 pounds.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including overtime as required, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver various dairy products to customer locations on an assigned route schedule.
• Build relationships with each customer using a positive, friendly attitude and familiarity with their operations.

Skills

English communication

Flexibility

Lift 55 lbs

Customer orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay starting at $35.70

SCHEDULE: Cover vacation days or special delivery routes when needed.

(Must be willing to work flexible hours, including overtime as required, weekends and holidays)

BENEFITS (some, but not limited to)

• Union benefits (medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, pharmacy benefits, HRA, life insurance)
• Union pension plan (100% Employer Contribution)
• Competitive pay
• All CDL-A delivery truck drivers have daily routes and are home nightly
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Uniforms provided

JOB SUMMARY

Due to upcoming retirements Kemps Minneapolis has job openings for dependable CDL-A Vacation Relief Drivers to operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver various dairy products to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Our drivers build relationships with each customer using their positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year related experience preferred
• Valid Class-A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a clean driving record
• 21+ years of age
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 55 pounds
• Willing to work flexible hours, including overtime as required, weekends and holidays

Kemps Minneapolis is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Kemps Minneapolis, we are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans