Class A Truck Driver, 2nd Shift

Kevin's Natural Foods; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Kevin's Natural Foods in Stockton seeks a Class-A Truck Driver responsible for transporting goods and performing vehicle inspections. The ideal candidate has a valid Class-A license and experience in the food transportation industry.

Expect a pay range of $30.00 to $33.00 per hour plus benefits. Strong communication skills and adaptability are key to manage unexpected situations.

Qualifications

• Valid Class-A California driver license required.
• Strong adaptability to handle unexpected situations like traffic and weather.
• Communication skills essential for understanding road signs and reports.

Responsibilities

• Transport finished goods and raw materials to manufacturing plants.
• Inspect vehicles and perform preventative maintenance.
• Plan and meet delivery schedules with management.

Skills

Proven work experience as a truck driver

Hands-on experience with electronic equipment

Extensive knowledge of driving rules

Good communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Valid Class-A California driver license

Tools

GPS

AVL units

CB radio

Job description

Position Schedule

Monday‑Friday 5:00 AM–3:30 PM and weekends as needed.

Class‑A Truck Driver Responsibilities

• Transport finished goods and raw materials over land, to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers.
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance.
• Work with management to plan and meet delivery schedules.
• Document time spent driving and retain fuel receipts.
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as company policies and procedures.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Collect and verify delivery instructions.
• Report defects, accidents, or violations.
• Handle packages from small envelopes to boxes ranging up to 80 pounds.
• Stand in one place for extended periods or walk frequently around the facility.
• Operate carts, dollies, hand trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
• Reach, kneel, lift, stand, walk, and bend as required.
• Enter refrigerated rooms with temperatures ranging between 0‑34 °F.
• Keep equipment clean (trailers, tractors, bobtail trucks).
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Class‑A California driver license.
• Proven work experience as a truck driver.
• Hands‑on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB, etc.).
• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable driving rules and regulations.
• No recent moving or driving violations.
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.).
• Experience within the food and beverage transportation industry preferred.
• Experience driving Class‑A vehicles.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Physical requirements: good hearing, 20/40 vision with glasses or corrective lenses, at least a 70‑degree field of vision in each eye; drivers cannot be color‑blind. Strong sense of spatial relations to park and navigate tight spaces.
• Communication skills: ability to read and speak English to understand road signs, prepare reports, and communicate with law enforcement officers and the public.

Compensation

Pay Range: $30.00–$33.00 /hour + benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams and seek to attract talent from all walks of life.

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