Logistics Support Driver

Upstate-Farms-Dairy-LL; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Upstate Niagara Cooperative is hiring for a full-time Dairy Logistics Driver at our Upstate Farms facility in Syracuse, NY. You will shuttle trailers, perform pre-trip inspections, and document all activity in DOT-compliant logs. A DOT Class A with Air Brake endorsement is required, plus a minimum of 3 months verifiable Class A experience.

Expect full-time hours, overtime, weekends, and varying shifts. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential to support safe, efficient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• 3 months verifiable experience driving Class A.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform DOT inspections and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Shuttle trailers and prepare for loading.
• Maintain hours-of-service logs using an ELD.
• Follow SOPs and document all activities.
• Operate safely and adhere to safety requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Safety compliance

Data recording

Hours of service logs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DOT Class A endorsement with Air Brake

Job description

Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.

Opening at our Upstate Farms Dairy Logistics Facility, Syracuse, NY. Responsible for shuttling trailers. Prepare trailers for loading, pre-trip, fuel and document all activity.

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform Motor Vehicle Inspections on truck to conform to DOT regulations and company policy.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors, maintain neat appearance, and follow established policies and direction of management.
• Maintain vehicle and hours of service logs using an ELD as required by DOT.
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.
• Must follow all SOP procedures and complete required documentation/checklists. Participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve products, services, or processes.
• Follow all Safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, DOT regulations and assist in maintaining SQF guidelines.

Additional Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Schedule

• Full-Time. 40 hours. Full Shift availability required.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• 3 months verifiable experience driving Class A.

Other Functions

• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend.
• Must be able to routinely lift over 60 pounds.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• DOT Class A with Air Brake endorsement required.

Pay

• $26.00 Per Hour

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

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