Seasonal Class A Driver

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This role accelerates business values by delivering ice to customers in articulated vehicles (tractor‑trailer) that require a CDL Class A 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 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.

• 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; review DVM results with other drivers.
• Produce invoices for each delivery and complete all required paperwork.
• Be 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.
• Perform other operational duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures and processes.
• Adhere to the Code of Business Ethics.
• Maintain high safety standards.

• 16 pallets delivered each day.
• 16 × 7 lb. bags per pallet → 300 bags of ice delivered per day (2,100 bags per 5‑day week).
• 2,100 bags per day equals 21,000 lbs of ice delivered per day.
• Tonnage: 10.5 tons per day, 52.5 tons per week.

• Read and interpret documents in English, including safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Maintain constant alertness and work in a safe manner.
• Remain unfatigued and accurately gauge lengths of time and distance.
• Store and recall instructions in short‑term memory.
• Concentrate and perform tasks with high cognitive function and judgment.
• Handle sudden changes and emergencies.
• Demonstrate a caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety.
• Possess fast reflexes, unimpaired coordination and rapid response to stimuli.
• Not mentally or physically impaired by any cause that can hamper safe performance.
• Take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions.

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

This position requires a Class A CDL driver’s license. Must possess a clean driving record, drive safely and courteously at all times.

No lead or supervisory responsibility.

• High School education or GED required.
• Three years previous route delivery driver experience preferred.
• At least one year experience as a driver in a similar vehicle during employment.
• Basic math skills and exceptional customer relations skills required.

• Must drive in stressful environments.
• Unload, load, and rotate product in merchandisers.
• Required to lift 40 lbs throughout the day.
• Must work in all weather conditions.

This position has direct responsibility for property, funds and information. Must adhere to and follow all corporate policies and procedures.

Fresno, California.

Reddy Ice manufactures and distributes approximately 1.8 million tons of ice annually to a broad and diversified customer base, making us the provider of choice coast to coast.