SHUTTLE DRIVER

Illinois Ag; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Ag is seeking a Shuttle Driver for a Monday–Saturday shift from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 2141 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608. The role involves transporting and unloading perishable products, maintaining safety, and ensuring timely deliveries. The candidate should hold a Class B CDL, have a good MVR, and pass background and drug tests.

The job emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and customer-focused service, with opportunities for growth and benefits. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with at least one year in the industry.
• Criminal background and credit check will be performed for all final candidates.
• Candidate must pass a physical and drug screen; random testing may occur.

Responsibilities

• Transports and unloads perishable product as required to storage areas.
• Safely drives and operates a truck.
• Maintains good relations with internal and external customers through courtesy and professionalism.
• Maintains communication between all parties to meet and exceed expectations.
• Develops knowledge of product and inventory control procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team player

Time management

Lift 50 lbs

Refrigerated environments

Map reading

Dependable

Safe driving

Customer service oriented

Independent worker

Courtesy and professionalism

Education

High School graduate

Tools

Hand trucks

Pallet jacks

Handheld computer

Job description

Shuttle Driver

(7:00 am Shift)

2141 S Throop St, Chicago, Illinois 60608

Job Description

**This is a Monday through Saturday position from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. shift. **

Position Summary:

The shuttle will transport items to and from our warehouses with a focus on timeliness and accuracy. Parcels pick up and/or items needed to daily business operations. May also be required to unload product as required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Transports and unloads perishable product as required to storage areas.


• Safely drives and operate a truck


• Maintains good relations with internal and external customers through courtesy and professionalism


• Maintains communication between all parties in order to meet and exceed expectations


• Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.

Key Activities:

• Transports perishable product according to procedures and schedules.


• Transports raw materials and different materials as transfers.


• Maintains clean unit at all times (truck cabin and inside cargo box)


• Use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, lifting, and use of handheld computer


• Transports perishable products and places in appropriate location


• Adheres to all safety rules, OSHA and DOT standards


• Reviews truck loads in order to ensure no loading errors have occurred


• Responsible for complying with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) polices/procedures and requirements for position.


• Follow GWP’s, sanitation procedures, and quality procedures as set forth by QA and/or supervisors.


• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Necessary Experience:

• Qualified applicants must have a good MVR, Class "B" CDL license


• High School graduate with a minimum of one year in the industry


• A criminal background and credit check will be performed for all final candidates.


• Candidate must be able to pass a physical and drug screen and drug tests continue randomly

Skills Required:

• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• Bilingual Preferred (English and Spanish).


• Team player.


• Organized and efficient in the use of time.


• Ability to Climb stairs, Bend, kneel, stoop.


• Possess the physical ability to lift 50 pounds and repeatedly handle heavy loads during the workday.


• Ability to work in refrigerated transitions.


• Ability to read a map.


• Applicants must also be dependable, organized, customer service oriented, able to work independently.


• Practices safe driving, lifting, working and courtesy habits set fourth by the company.

Why Should you Apply?

• Competitive Pay


• Growth and Advancement Opportunities


• Sign-on Bonus


• Hazard Pay


• Shift Differential Pay


• Competitive Benefits (Medical/Dental/401K


• Paid Time Off

This is a Monday through Saturday position from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. shift