DSD Class A Relief Driver

Turkey Hill; Conestoga (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Educational assistance reimbursement

Company bonus plan

Free ice cream and beverages

Job summary

Turkey Hill Dairy in Conestoga, PA is hiring a Direct Store Delivery Class A Relief Driver. You will cover vacations and absences, drive safely, load/unload, and ensure accurate deliveries.

Requirements include 21+, Class A CDL, valid medical certification, ability to work in a team, GMP compliance, and willingness to follow DOT hours. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Valid medical certification required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Adherence to GMP and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Direct Store Delivery route safely per Fleet Safety guidelines.
• Load and unload product; rotate delivered items as needed.
• Verify invoices and delivered products for accuracy.
• Collect payments when required and report route data daily.
• Maintain cargo area at proper temperature; complete paperwork.

Skills

CDL Class A

Teamwork

GMP compliance

DOT regulations

Hours of service

Job description

TH Conestoga
Turkey Hill Dairy
2601 River Road
Conestoga, PA 17516, USA

TH Conestoga
Turkey Hill Dairy
2601 River Road
Conestoga, PA 17516, USA

We're a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral Pennsylvania, that has been creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and leadership development opportunities with career-growth potential – join our team today!

The Direct Store Delivery Class A Relief Driver makes an impact by –

• Must be available for flexible daily schedule to cover vacations and absences.
• Arrive at specified daily scheduled starting time.
• Responsible for driving vehicle in a safe and courteous manner per established Fleet Safety guidelines.
• Load and unload product as required and responsible for the proper placing of product delivered to customer. Rotate delivered products when required.
• Responsible for completing and returning all necessary paperwork including signed proof of deliveries, credit memos and route summaries.
• Communicate all customer concerns to Team Leader/Supervisor.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all customers.
• Review customer orders and verify invoices and delivered products for accuracy.
• Responsible for collecting payment for deliveries, when required, and submitting all payments received to the Route Settlement Office upon completion of route.
• Ensure cargo area is at proper temperature level.
• Available for varied scheduled work hours assigned.
• Required to wear only authorized uniform during working hours.
• Maintain good housekeeping principles within truck cab and cargo area.
• Report all mechanical problems to Garage department. Responsible for completing pre-trip and post-trip inspections and forward copies to assigned location. Fuel vehicle as required.
• Maintain Electronic Logging Device (ELD) to log daily activity and adhere to all applicable hours of service requirements according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

You could be a great fit if you have these things –

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Valid and updated medical certification
• Must work in a team environment
• Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled specifically starting, ending, lunch and break schedules
• Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines
• Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Our associates enjoy these awesome benefits –

• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with Company match – immediately vested
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Company bonus plan
• Free ice cream and beverages!

Physical Demands-

The physical requirements for a Department of Transportation (DOT) job, particularly for commercial vehicle drivers, are designed to ensure that drivers are fit to safely operate their vehicles. Here are some key physical requirements:

• General Health: Drivers must be in good overall health, free from medical conditions that could impair their ability to drive safely.
• Vision: Drivers must have at least 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, and a field of vision of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye. They must also be able to recognize the colors of traffic signals.
• Hearing: Drivers must be able to perceive a forced whisper at a distance of at least 5 feet, with or without a hearing aid.
• Blood Pressure and Pulse: These must be within normal ranges to ensure cardiovascular health.
• Physical Abilities: Drivers must be able to walk, bend, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel daily.
• Drug and Alcohol Testing: Drivers must pass a pre-employment drug screen and are subject to random testing throughout their employment.

These requirements are part of the DOT physical exam, which is a mandatory health check for commercial drivers to ensure they can handle the physical demands of their job.

• The employee is required to talk and/or hear in a manufacturing setting where noise levels are high (PPE required).
• The employee is required to wear mandated PPE based on assigned job area.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in a manufacturing environment for 8+ hours.
• The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable and when necessary, to perform various job-related tasks.
• Must be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform various job-related tasks.
• The employee must be able to inspect all job-related equipment (office or floor) to ensure it is in good working condition prior to use. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle (or feel) to operate various types of office equipment.
• Must be able to operate all job-related equipment (powered, hand or office) as required.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and/or push/pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.

This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the essential functions of this position. It is not intended as an employment contract.

This role is considered Safety Critical at Turkey Hill. In order to ensure safety for all of our associates, this role will have a zero tolerance policy when returning a positive drug screen, regardless of Medical Marijuana card holding status.

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