Class A Truck Driver, 2nd Shift

Kevin's Natural Foods; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

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Job summary

Kevin’s Natural Foods in Stockton, CA is seeking a Class-A truck driver for a Thursday-Monday shift with overtime as needed. You will transfer goods between facilities, pick up orders from suppliers, and deliver to customers in a 53ft truck, with emphasis on safety and timely performance.

The role requires a valid Class-A California license and proven driving experience, plus the ability to work in a refrigerated environment and handle packages up to 80 pounds. Benefits are provided.

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.
• Experience within the food and beverage transportation industry preferred.

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 with company policies and procedures.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Collect and verify delivery instructions.
• Report defects, accidents, or violations.
• You can expect to handle packages from small envelopes to boxes ranging up to 80 pounds.
• You’ll either stand in one place for extended periods of time, and or will be walking often around the facility
• You should be willing and able to operate carts, dollies, hand trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
• Ability to reach, kneel, lift, stand, walk, and bend.
• You will be in and out of a refrigerated room with temperatures ranging between 0-34 degrees.
• Ensure equipment is clean such as trailers, tractors, and bobtail truck
• Other duties as assigned or necessary.

Skills

Valid Class-A CA driver's license

Delivering goods

Electronic equipment experience

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS/AVL devices

CB radio

Job description

Thursday- Monday 3:00PM- 11:30PM with overtime as needed.

The Class-A Truck Driver will serve our supply chain logistics department in a safe and timely manner. In this role, you will be required to transfer company goods between our facilities, pick up orders from suppliers, and deliver goods to our customers in our company 53ft truck, trailer, and box truck. We are looking for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will be hard working, punctual, dependable, self-motivated, self-managed, organized, flexible, and looking for a long-term commitment to grow within a growing company.

What You’ll Do:

• 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 with company policies and procedures.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Collect and verify delivery instructions.
• Report defects, accidents, or violations.
• You can expect to handle packages from small envelopes to boxes ranging up to 80 pounds.
• You’ll either stand in one place for extended periods of time, and or will be walking often around the facility
• You should be willing and able to operate carts, dollies, hand trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
• Ability to reach, kneel, lift, stand, walk, and bend.
• You will be in and out of a refrigerated room with temperatures ranging between 0-34 degrees.
• Ensure equipment is clean such as trailers, tractors, and bobtail truck
• Other duties as assigned or necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• 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: You must have good hearing, at least 20/40 vision with glasses or corrective lenses, and a 70-degree field of vision in each eye. Drivers cannot be colorblind. Truck drivers must have a strong sense of spatial relations to park their vehicles and negotiate tight spaces.
• Communications Skills: All drivers must be able to read and speak English well enough to understand road signs, prepare reports, and communicate with law enforcement officers and the public.

Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:

Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.

More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:

Kevin’s Natural Foods is a line of refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, soups, and sauces on a mission to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Co-founded by Kevin McCray who battled an auto-immune disorder for years, Kevin’s Natural Foods was born from his desire to make clean eating seamlessly fit into any lifestyle. Shockingly delicious and made with clean ingredients, Kevin’s products are ready in minutes and always free from gluten, soy, and refined sugar.

In 2023, Kevin’s Natural Foods joined the Mars Food & Nutrition family, allowing us to expand our reach, accelerate innovation, and bring our mission to even more households while staying true to the quality and integrity that define our brand. A true market disruptor, Kevin’s is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand working to prove every day that proper nutrition can be as delicious as it is healthy.

Pay Range: $30.00- $33.00/hour + benefits

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