Fleet Driver (Over the Road)

National Fruit Product Co., Inc.; Idaho; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated truck driver to join their team. This role involves the essential responsibilities of transporting cargo, ensuring safety, and maintaining a positive image of the company. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED and a valid CDL, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Join a company that prioritizes teamwork and safety, where your contributions will positively impact operations and customer satisfaction. If you're ready to take on a rewarding driving position with a focus on quality and efficiency, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and a valid CDL are essential for this role.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Transport cargo and inspect trucks for safety and functionality.
• Ensure correct loading of cargo and review shipping documents.
• Maintain an efficient routing system for deliveries and pickups.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Numeracy

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Graduate / GED

CDL required

Job description

Position summary: The truck driver’s responsibilities involve delivery and pick-up, reporting, operations,
service, safety and maintenance, and other duties as assigned by management. The truck driver will maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the company and a favorable image of the company.

Position responsibilities:

1. Transport cargo
2. Inspect trucks for safety, looking for malfunctioning parts
3. Inspect cargo to ensure that it is loaded correctly
4. Review shipping documents.
5. Delivery and pickup involves making deliveries and pick-ups in the most efficient, economical manner possible.
6. Deliver product to and pick up product from specified locations
7. Develop and maintain an efficient routing system
8. Other duties as assigned.
9. Job description can be changed at any time.

Essential skills and experience:

1. Reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication, problem solving.

Education and Experience:

1. High School Graduate / GED
2. CDL required

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities:

1. Support SQF requirements by maintaining food safety plan and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and Kosher product requirements.
2. Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action and/or Food Defense issues to the Food Safety and Quality Department.

Safety Responsibilities:

1. Safety is vitally important not only at our facility but also from a personal standpoint. Employees are responsible for understanding and following all safety procedures. Likewise, food safety is a key performance indicator. Understanding this, GMP and housekeeping procedures are to be followed as part of any job at our facility.

Reporting to this position:

1. No direct reports

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
2. Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment requires mandatory use of ear plugs.