Class A Driver - Fresno Depot

CRYSTAL CREAMERY INC; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teamsters Pension Plan

Employer-paid medical benefits

Job summary

Crystal Creamery is seeking a Class A Driver to perform transports and straight truck deliveries for our Fresno depot. The role delivers dairy and frozen foods to customers, with emphasis on safety and customer service.

Candidates must have a valid Class A CDL, a clean driving record, and be able to comply with DOT regulations. We offer hourly wages and comprehensive benefits including Teamsters Pension and employer-paid medical benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• Valid MEC (Medical Examiner’s Certificate) card.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows.
• Unload product from trailer or bobtail using hand truck or pallet jack.
• Operate hand-held unit to generate invoices and obtain customer signatures.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip DOT-compliant checks and vehicle maintenance reports.
• Maintain sanitary conditions in the tractor and trailer.
• Attend required company meetings and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Safe vehicle operation

Customer service

Route planning

Team collaboration

DOT regulations compliance

Lifting/loading

Job description

Description

Crystal Creamery is currently looking for a Class A Driver that would performing both Transports and Straight truck full-service deliveries for our Fresno Depot

We offer a great hourly wage. Teamsters Pension Plan and Medical Benefits paid at 100 % by the Employer.

Requirements

This is a delivery position responsible for driving a tractor trailer for the purpose of delivering and unloading Dairy Products, which can include ice cream, and frozen food products to customers. This requires using excellent customer service skills and working in accordance with state and DOT regulations and Company safety policies.

Overtime hours and various start times are required in order to successfully meet customers’ needs.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Safely operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
• Meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision.
• Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills.
• Have the ability to work in a team environment.

Essential Duties:

• Deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows. Immediately inform management team of any deviations.
• Unload product from Trailer, or Bobtail using hand truck, electric pallet jack or cart, and place in designated customer storage areas. May include transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions.
• Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72" to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart; constantly bend and pivot while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer.
• Operate assigned hand-held unit to generate invoices. Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returns.
• Pickup, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns, and complete necessary paperwork.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Company policies and procedures.
• Perform coupling procedures for the tractor/trailer as needed.
• Complete Department of Transportation (DOT) logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports and reconcile with appropriate company representative as required.
• Follow Company preferred work methods at all times and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Maintain sanitary conditions in tractor and trailer or bobtail truck.
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a "clean" driving record.
• Must possess and be able to present a valid non-expired interstate Medical Examiner’s Certificate Card (MEC).

Crystal Creamery is an Equal Employment opportunity and Affymative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics in California), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Crystal Creamery is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.