Commercial Driver

Overview

Requisition : 61904
Position Type: (US) Full Time
Workplace Arrangement:

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers  most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

III. GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY:

A professionally certified CDL driver who has a tanker certificate and is certified to haul product to a customer. Must be a safe driver and always courteous to our customers.

• IV. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• A.
  
  Essential Functions:
• 1. Maintain and inspect tractors and trailer are in road worthy condition and safe
• 2. While in transit,
• 3. Focus on safety.
• 4. Obey DOT/Traffic regulations
• 5. Navigate routes and through traffic
• 6. Deliver production to customers door and pump product of the trailer as directed by customer
• 7. Monitor deliveries to ensure there are no spills of product and/or changes to product in transit
• 8. Pick up and monitor the filling of alcohol to be delivered to the plant from the rail terminal (or vendor facility), as directed
• 9. Maintain e-logs so that all drivers are in compliance with DOT regulations
• 10. Verify shipment paperwork to ensure consistent quality of delivery.
• 11. Use of certified scale house to ensure proper weight of loads.

• INTERNAL:
  Warehousing, Operations, Transportation, Customer Service, Plant Personal
• EXTERNAL:
  Customers, Vendors, DOT Officers

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• A.
  
  EDUCATION:
  
  High school diploma or GED. Current Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement
• B.
  
  EXPERIENCE:
  
  Clear driving record that meets DOT requirements, Hazmat Certification Required, Minimum 21 years of age, 100,000 miles driving experience or completion of a certified truck driving school, 2 years recent OTR experience preferred, Experience in the bulk tanker industry
• C.
  
  SKILLS:
  
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• • Ability to lift minimum 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• • Ability to use a ladder or work from heights as needed.
• • Ability to move large equipment (Tractor/Trailer/Etc.).
• • Ability to sit for extended period of time
• • Ability to give complete attention to detailed work
• • Ability to work alone

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Associates may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Kerry reserves the right to revise this Job Description, as it deems necessary.

Kerry is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The pay range for this position is $28 - $30 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 1/31/26

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age…