Driver

Europastry USA; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

STD

LTD

401K

FSA

Paid Time Off

Development opportunities

Dynamic environment

Job summary

Europastry USA is seeking a professional Driver to operate diesel tractor trailers to transport frozen products to distribution centers and customer warehouses. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, a CDL A, and 3–4 years of related experience, with the ability to read and write standard business communications and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• CDL A license with a clean driving record.
• 3–4 years of related driving experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and write basic business correspondence; present to groups.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor trailers and unload shipments using forklifts or pallet jacks.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, OSHA, DOT and company safety policies.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness and routine maintenance.
• Maintain trip records, receipts and delivery paperwork; report issues to supervision.

Skills

CDL A license

Driving experience

Safety focused

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Do you want to join a growing company with a proven track record for success and growth? Europastry, a family business founded in Barcelona in 1987 by Pere Galles. The bakery business is our passion and this is your opportunity to be a member of our team.

We are searching for a Driver

This position is responsible for driving diesel powered tractor trailers over the road to transport and deliver our frozen products to distribution centers and customer warehouses.

Responsibilities include:

• Must follow all GMP regulations and be active in all safety programs offered by the company.
• Observe all safety regulations and policies observed by the company, OSHA, DOT or applicable laws.
• Drive tractor trailers and unload shipments by means of industrial trucks such as forklifts, pallets jack or drexel.
• Handle product on loading dock according to customer specifications and returns any rejected product appropriately.
• Performs back haul of supplies or ingredients according to work schedule.
• Must do a pre-use inspection of vehicle i.e., tires, lights, brakes.
• Maintains cleanliness, gases and routine maintenance of vehicles.
• Maintains all necessary paperwork such as trip records, tolls receipts or delivery slips and returns same to the appropriate personnel.
• Informs supervision of any problems arising with deliveries due to weather, road conditions or changes in projected time of arrival or departure.
• Maintains driver log according to the I.C.C. regulations.
• Checks temperature gauges to ensure quality standards of product.
• Inspects shipment in conformance to specific weight requirement and/ or load distribution according to applicable laws.
• Obtains customer signature on all invoices and paperwork.
• Attends company scheduled meetings when applicable (i.e., safety meetings, production meetings, department meetings.).
• Informs supervision of any problems or complications that may arise
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required

Our ideal candidate will possess the following competences

• High School Diploma.
• CDL A license with a satisfactory driving record.
• 3 – 4 years' experience in related positions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write basic business / customer service correspondence.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and ability to work independently.

What can Europastry offer to you?

• Competitive compensation package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & ADD, STD, LTD, 401K, FSA, and Paid Time Off
• Ongoing opportunities for development and career advancement
• Exciting fact-paced entrepreneurial environment.