Truck Driver CDL A

Stratas Foods; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratas Foods is seeking a CDL A Driver to deliver full loads in the Northeast while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The role requires a valid driving license, experience with motor vehicles, and good communication skills. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in operating motor driven equipment.
• Clean driving record and updated MVR.
• Ability to drive either manual or automatic transmissions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full trailer loads of 20 plus pallets to customers throughout the Northeast.
• Prepare and maintain delivery paperwork and records.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment operational records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Good listening skills

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Valid CDL Class A New Jersey driver's license

Job description

To perform routine skilled work in the operation of motor trucks and light duty motor equipment. The qualified applicant’s job duties is to be performed keeping safety as a primary objective and following established GMP, Safety and Stratas Foods procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• The CDL A Driver is responsible to deliver full trailer loads of 20 plus pallets to Stratas Foods customers throughout the Northeast. Driver will deliver to a 250-mile radius home every night. Minimal handling of product - electric jacks used to move freight. Monday through Friday workweek. Occasional weekends
• Prepares and maintains appropriate paperwork and records related to shipment of deliveries.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment operational records.
• Requires obtaining and exchanging information, referring inquiries to the appropriate source, or responding to questions regarding shipments.
• Knowledge of state laws pertaining to the operation of equipment on highways
• Qualifications

  Qualifications

  Education:

  High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent

  Must possess a valid CDL Class A New Jersey driver's license.

  The job is performed in both a standard office and manufacturing plant environment. Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, heat, sparks, oil, and smoke may occur. Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, steel toed shoes, appropriate clothing, hard hat) is required in manufacturing plants. Activities include extended periods of sitting and standing.

  • 3 – 5 years’ experience in operating motor driven equipment.
  • Knowledge of the principles of operation of motor equipment sufficient to detect defective operation.
  • Clean driving record - must have an updated MVR
  • Updated DOT Physical card
  • Able to pass a road test
  • Knowledge of the North East Region
  • Knowledge of the food service industry a plus
  • Have the ability to drive either manual or automatic transmissions.
  • Drive new updated equipment
  • Starting time varies based on location being delivered.
  • Occasional weekends

  Additional Information

  Physical: Sitting/Walking/Climbing as required in a manufacturing environment. On your feet for most of the shift with occasional lifting climbing stairs and ladders including rail cars and trucks. The employee will also be required to use hands, arms and fingers. The physical requirements are they must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in small spaces, and work with heights.

  Sensory: Good Listening Skills; Public speaking abilities to communicate with both hourly and salaried personnel. Along with the listening skills you have to be able to determine the purpose of what you’re listening to and prioritize accordingly. Ability to perform sensory testing on in-process and finished product samples, must be able to distinguish issues from taste, smell or sight of the product.

  Mental/Reasoning : Organizational; Decision making ability; Multi-tasking; Must have strong analytical and problem solving abilities to accommodate a quick paced environment (a quick thinker).

  Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

  Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

  Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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