Seasonal Class B Driver Job Long Island Maine USA,Transportation

Location: Long Island

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.

Maintain high safety standards.

Metrics

Daily: 10 pallets (210 bags), 2,100 total bags, 21,000 lbs, 10.5 tons.

Weekly: 5 days delivering 10,500 bags, 105,000 lbs, 52.5 tons.

Operating Responsibilities

This position requires a minimum Class B CDL. Must drive safely and courteously, maintain a clean driving record and a clean CDL record.

Education and Experience

High School education or GED required. Three years previous route delivery driver experience preferred. Minimum one year experience as a driver in a similar vehicle required.

Basic math skills and exceptional customer relations skills required.

Working Conditions /

Physical Requirements

Must be able to drive in stressful environments. Unload, load, and rotate product in merchandisers. Must lift up to 60 lbs throughout the day and work in all weather conditions.

Contacts

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

Responsibilities for Property, Funds and Information

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

Location

Long Island City:
Hicksville, State:
New York

Reddy Ice manufactures and distributes approximately 1.8 million tons of ice annually to a broad and diversified customer base. These customers rely on us for ice that is produced under the industry’s highest standards. With our quality and high service levels, Reddy Ice has become the provider of choice for customers coast to coast.

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