Class B Driver Job Elgin area,Illinois USA,Transportation

Job

Requisition
JR24600 Worker Time Type
Full time Worker Sub-Type
Regular Shift
Job Description

Reddy Ice utilizes the U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Please make sure you are registered with the "Clearinghouse" in order to be considered for employment with Reddy Ice.

Please to view "A Day in the Life of a Driver" at Reddy Ice.

POSITION

PURPOSE:

This role accelerates business values by delivering ice to customers in straight trucks that require a CDL Class B license. Drivers are either assigned a delivery route or transport truckloads of ice to specific customer locations. The delivery region, route, and type of equipment operated is subject to change depending on business needs. Drivers are expected to physically unload, deliver, fill, and rotate ice at the customer locations.

Demonstrates our "True North" attributes: voice of the customer, respect for the individual, no nonsense communication and utilization of facts, servant leadership and has a continuous improvement mindset in every facet of leadership and daily interaction. Leads, collaborates and demonstrates the lean principles and utilizes the lean methodologies and tools to facilitate continuous process improvements and value creation for our customers, employees and shareholders.

Actively utilizes lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, A3, etc.) to inform and assess business opportunities to drive continuous improvement. Lead and participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate and maintain a clean company truck in a safe and professional manner.

Unload, deliver, and rotate ice at customer and other designated locations using a safe, courteous, and service-oriented method.

Perform pre/post trip inspections, comply with state/federal hours of service requirements, and operate the vehicle in accordance with DOT regulations.

Participate daily in the Daily Visual Management (DVM) process; reviews DVM results with other drivers.

Produce invoices for each delivery and complete all other required paperwork.

Responsible for the safe operation, working condition, and inventory of all driver "tools", including: handhelds, printers, handcarts, and hand trucks.

Report all accidents and injuries, regardless of severity.

Pick up equipment as directed.

Follow all Standard Operating Procedures and processes.

Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.

Adhering to the Code of Business Ethics is essential. We value honesty and integrity above all else and we expect our employees to be committed to the highest ethical standards.

Maintain high safety standards. Safety is personal for us all.

METRICS:

The following metrics indicating the amount of ice that is moved daily and weekly by a delivery driver.
Delivery Driver Metric - Ice Volume for

Job Description
Pallets to be delivered each day 10
# of 7 lb. bags per pallet 210
Total bags of Ice delivered per day (#7 Lb Equivalent) 2,100
Total bags of Ice delivered per 5 day week 10,500
Total lbs. delivered per day 21,000
Total lbs delivered 5 day week 105,000
Total lbs delivered 5 day week 105,000
Tons (ICE) delivered daily 10.5
Tons (ICE) delivered weekly 52.5

* This is a general outline based on a 10 Pallet truck and a 5 day work week.*

CONTACTS:

Internal: CSM, CSR's/Dispatchers, Location Manager (if at spoke), Lead Driver (where applicable), Forklift Operator
External:
Customers and warehouse personnel

OPERATING RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position requires a minimum Class B CDL drivers license. This is a professional driver position and must drive safely and courteously at all times. Must possess a clean driving record.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

No lead or supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have a High…