TRUCK DRIVER

United States Cold Storage; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

United States Cold Storage is seeking a part‑time driver in McDonough, GA. You will operate a Class A tractor, transport goods while following all safety and regulatory guidelines, and maintain logs and inspections.

The role requires 1+ year experience with Class A vehicles; reefer experience is preferred. A clean MVR is mandatory, with ability to work varied shifts and lift up to 70 lbs when needed.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ year 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.
• Available to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor to transport goods from or to customer locations following all guidelines.
• Check vehicles to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency 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 or vehicle service status per regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Read English

Follow instructions

Shift flexibility

Lifting ability

Education

High School Degree / GED

Tools

Scanners/Tablets

Radio/Phones

Warehouse machinery

Job description

McDonough II
1275 Medline Pl
Mcdonough, GA 30253, USA

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.

Job Details

• 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 GPS equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions using computer equipment, GPS, 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.

Job Specifics

• Job Type: Part‑time, 30‑40 hours

What We Are Looking For

Education (Required)

• High School Degree / GED

Experience (Required)

• 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

• Ability to lift overhead.
• Bend and lift up to 70 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Use scanners, tablets, radio, phones, and other warehouse machinery.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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