CLASS B LOCAL DRIVER

Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

The Class B Delivery Truck Driver within our organization is responsible for the transportation of products, proficiently operating commercial vehicles and executing safe loading/unloading procedures at both customer and company sites. In strict adherence to safety regulations, the Class B Driver consistently upholds effective communication with management. Reporting directly to the Transportation Manager/ Supervisor, the Class B Delivery Driver guarantees the secure and efficient delivery of products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

? Represents the company’s core values. Respect for All Individuals, Win as One Team and Customer & Consumer Obsession. Maintains a positive attitude and is an initiator for continuous improvement.

? Overnight stays are required when needed.

? Product Delivery: Efficiently pick up and deliver the company's products from plants and warehouses to distribution centers and grocery stores using refrigerated trucks. Safely operate commercial vehicles over intercity routes, spanning multiple states.

? Documentation and Compliance: Ensure complete and accurate Department of Transportation (DOT) logs, whether electronic or manual, as required. Maintain company vehicle by submitting Maintenance Defects reports and reconcile with the appropriate company representative. Obtain and submit receipts, bills of lading, and signatures for delivered goods promptly.

? Loading and Unloading: Maneuver trucks into loading/unloading positions, ensuring proper vehicle and loading equipment alignment. Load and unload products by hand, utilizing hand carts and pallet jacks to prevent damage and ensure load stability. Break down delivery loads when necessary, maintaining product standards and safety.

? Route Management: Deliver products within the assigned route schedule and time windows. Immediately inform the management team of any deviations from the schedule.

? Safety and Equipment Operation: Safely operate all assigned equipment, including hand carts, pallets, load bars, and personal protective equipment. Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in compliance with federal and state regulations and company policies.

? Warehouse and Environment Maintenance: Maintain a clean and sanitary working environment inside and outside the truck. Assist in ensuring sanitary conditions in warehouses and yards to comply with safety regulations.

? Returns and Additional Responsibilities: Handle damaged goods and customer returns, completing necessary paperwork. Pick up raw materials (boxes and packaging materials) as needed.

? Training and Communication: Attend training sessions and company meetings for additional training and to stay updated on Department of Transportation and other regulations. Obtain authorization for Lumper services, if needed, from the Transportation Department or site General Manager.

? Safety Reporting: Report all observed safety concerns promptly to the Transportation Supervisor.

? Regulatory Adherence: Adhere to all Department of Transportation requirements/regulations, protocols for Food Safety, and Soli Organic' policies and procedures.

? Additional Tasks: Transport bulk containers (totes) as required. - Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor or another member of the management team.

? Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICIATIONS:

Education: High School or GED diploma or equivalent.

Experience: 1 year of previous truck driving experience, driving record must meet company requirements and have a valid medical card.

Language Fluency: No specific language requirements; bi-lingual English/Spanish fluency preferred.

Technology: Be able to navigate on a tablet or hand-held device.

Licensure: CDL Class B license in good standing.

Credentials: No specific professional credentials required.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Manual Dexterity: Ability to quickly move your hands and arms sufficiently to grasp, hold, finely manipulate and assemble herbs and packaging.

Muscle Strength & Flexibility: Ability to bend, reach, stoop, squat, pivot, turn, balance, walk, push, pull, and lift and carry up to 50lbs.

Trunk Strength: Ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support a standing position for sustained periods over time.

Withstand Cold: Ability to perform duties, responsibilities, and assigned tasks with maximum efficiency while working in a sustained cold work environment.

Sustained Fast Pace: Ability to work at a very fast sustained pace without reduction in quality, food safety and workplace safety compliance.

Not Allergic: Ability to breathe, touch and work around fresh herbs and leafy produce safely.

COGNITIVE/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Learning: Ability to understand and follow directions and learn new skills.

Near Vision: Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Speech Recognition: Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Oral Comprehension: Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression: Ability to communicate information and ideas speaking so others will understand.

Problem Sensitivity: Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Emergency Response: Ability to understand, respond quickly, and move appropriately according to workplace safety protocols and SOPs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Temperature: Performs work in large industrial space kept at sustained temperatures between 30 to 55 Degrees Fahrenheit.

Noise: Moderate – generally, between 80-90 decibels or below.

Fumes, Gases, Dust: Average.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) USED:

Workplace Safety: Safety toe shoes (composite or steel toed)

Food Safety: Nitrile gloves, hair, and facial hair hairnets