Driver I (Class B Cdl) - Weekend Day Shift (391

Position: DRIVER I (CLASS B CDL) - WEEKEND DAY SHIFT (391)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 Warehouse Duties:

 - Drives forklift to prep customer orders.
 - Receives product from vendors, wraps and bands pallets.
 - Performs general housekeeping duties, etc.
 - Helps load and unload trailers as needed.

 Driving Duties:

 - Performs all required safety checks (i.e. pre/post trip) including inspections of straight/box truck according to Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). inspects straight/box truck to insure they meet company safety standards and takes appropriate action as needed. Immediately reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.

 - Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately reports any and all safety hazards.
 - Inspects cargo area for properly loaded and secured freight. Performs count check of items and checks BOL (Bill of Lading) or customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Checks and accurately and legibly completes all required paperwork associated with freight.
 - Drives straight/box truck to deliver NOW Foods and other health/natural food products, and company correspondence to Fruitful Yield retail stores and customers' places of business. Drives to and delivers loads according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Performs damage control checks on items, scanning and contacting supervisor about damage according to company policy.

 - Ensures that cab, cargo area and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.

 - Maintains driver log.
 - Collects payment from customers via check or money order and records transactions on customer receipt.

 - Records delivery information. Issues or obtains customer signature on receipt for pickup or delivery. Loads customer returns on to straight/box truck and secures freight and doors with company provided padlock.
 - Listens to and resolves service complaints.
 - Unloads truck and takes product into store or customer business.
 - Loads and unloads damaged goods or customer returns and bring to a warehouse to complete necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and removes trash from straight/box truck as required.
 - Loads truck.
 - Picks up raw materials and supplies from vendors and transports to main warehouse or distribution center.

 - Performs general housekeeping duties in straight/box truck, loading dock area and keeps straight/box truck clear and clean as required.

 - Complies with safety and GMP requirements.

 SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

 Supports a culture of safe production and exhibits safe work practices. Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in safety activities. Effectively provides and accepts constructive peer-to-peer feedback on safety performance. Adheres to policies, procedures, SOP’s, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures. Reports ALL workplace incidents to supervisor immediately. Communicates concerns to supervisor, reports hazards, and provides input on prevention.

Properly uses, wears, and stores Personal Protective Equipment when required. Participates on safety teams and/or completes safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities.

 QUALIFICATIONS

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

 One to three years related experience.

 PERFORMANCE ABILITY

 Drives a straight/box truck on local routes in the Chicagoland area to pick-up, deliver and at times unload various food grade products safely in accordance with all company policies and Department of Transportation  Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required, including ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.

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