Refrigerated Goods Driver: Remote Route Optimizer

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Remote coordination flexibility

Experience in food logistics

Cold chain management exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Refrigerated Goods Driver for a contract role to deliver chilled and frozen goods across the Northern Cape. You will operate reefers, monitor temperatures, and ensure the cold chain is maintained with accurate logs and timely deliveries.

Requirements include at least 4 years in refrigerated driving and a valid South African Code 10+ license with PDP. Remote coordination capabilities support scheduling across remote routes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional driving experience in refrigerated transport.
• Strong knowledge of cold chain logistics and food safety standards.
• Ability to operate and monitor refrigeration units effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate refrigerated trucks to transport chilled and frozen goods across the Northern Cape.
• Monitor and maintain specific temperature controls for various perishable cargo.
• Ensure proper loading/unloading to minimize temperature fluctuations.
• Plan and optimize delivery routes with temperature and delivery windows in mind.
• Conduct regular vehicle and refrigeration unit inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and cold chain protocols.
• Maintain delivery logs, temperature records, and mileage information.
• Communicate with dispatch, suppliers, and customers about delivery status and issues.
• Ensure cleanliness of the vehicle interior and cargo hold.
• Manage time to complete deliveries within specified timeframes.

Skills

Refrigerated transport

Delivery planning

Temperature monitoring

Remote coordination

Reliability

Education

Valid SA driver's license (Code 10+) with PDP

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Refrigerated Goods Driver for a contract role to deliver chilled and frozen goods across the Northern Cape. You will operate reefers, monitor temperatures, and ensure the cold chain is maintained with accurate logs and timely deliveries.

Requirements include at least 4 years in refrigerated driving and a valid South African Code 10+ license with PDP. Remote coordination capabilities support scheduling across remote routes.