TRUCK DRIVER

United States Cold Storage, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

United States Cold Storage, Inc. is seeking a Class A Driver to cover local and regional routes using 45’-53’ reefer trailers. You will safely operate tractors, inspect vehicles, and maintain compliant logs while following safety and food safety procedures.

The role requires 1 year of Class A driving experience with reefer preference, a clean MVR, and strong communication skills. Part-time schedule (30-40 hours) with varying shifts and on-site work at multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience operating Class A vehicles; reefer experience preferred.
• Must have a clean MVR and provide an MVR upon request.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Be able to read written English.
• Capable of following verbal and written instructions.
• Available to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor to transport goods locally and regionally.
• Check vehicles to ensure mechanical and safety equipment is in good working order.
• Follow safety and food safety procedures for transporting goods.
• Inspect loads to ensure cargo is secure.
• Maintain logs of working hours per regulations.
• Report vehicle defects or incidents.
• Check load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Operate equipment like GPS, tablets, and scanners to share information with bases and other drivers.
• Plan or adjust routes based on conditions.
• Load or unload trucks as needed.
• Follow cargo-related procedures for refrigeration systems.

Skills

Class A driving

Reefer experience

MVR clean

Good communication

Tools

GPS

Tablets

CB radio

Job description

Who We Are: USCS is driven to advance, innovate and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee focused, an equal employment opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.

The Job Details: We currently seek a Class A Driver covering the local and regional area operating 45’-53’ reefer trailers

• Safely operate a tractor to transport goods from or to customer locations following all local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Follow appropriate safety and food safety procedures for transporting goods.
• Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
• Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
• Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
• Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, and global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices.
• Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary.
• Follow special cargo-related procedures, such as checking refrigeration systems for frozen foods.
• Cultivate well-trained workforce, including support of performance‑management, and career‑development
• Maintain yard security in accordance with company requirements.
• Work with the transport team to manage yard‑based transport requirements and ensure load out rates are in accordance with company requirements.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for, and ensure compliance with, all Safety, Health, Environment, Community, and Sustainability (SHECS) policies, procedures, and initiatives within a team
• Support and ensure team compliance with all Company policies, procedures, and initiatives

The Job Specifics:

• Job Type: Part‑time, 30-40 hours

What We Are Looking For:

Education

Experience

• 1-year minimum experience operating Class A vehicles; reefer experience preferred
• Must have a clean MVR and provide an MVR upon request
• Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Be able to read written English
• Capable of following verbal and written instructions
• Available to work various shifts

Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The physical demands described below are representative of those required of an individual performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Ability to liftoverhead
• Bend and lift up to 70 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Standand walkfor extendedperiodsof time
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls
• Be able to read written English
• Use scanners, tablets, radio, phones, and other warehousemachinery
• Work longer hours as needed to satisfy customer and USCS daily and seasonal requirements
• Drive a registered motor vehicle to satisfy daily requirements
• Have acceptable and / or correctable vision

The Standard Details:

• Always maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non‑conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems.
• Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes and/or quality.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.
• Verify the implementation of solutions.
• Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Participate in Safety and Educational Training.

Things We Need To Mention:

• The above job description may not include all tasks necessary to complete the job.
• Job functions may vary based on area of operation. The job description is a listing of the most common tasks the associate will be required to perform in that job area.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer
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