CDL DRIVER Food Service

CDL DRIVER Food Service

Job Title Driver Customer Delivery Specialist Company Department A& D Foods Location 65 Crestridge Dr Sewanee GA 30024 Schedule Varies Supervision Reports to Transportation Manager. Work schedule is directed by the Transportation Manager. Executes work under direction or established procedures 90% of the time works independently setting work schedule priorities 10% of the time. Primary Purpose Safe efficient courteous transportation and delivery of product. A Customer Delivery Specialist primarily delivers product per-set route picks up product at suppliers as needed. A Customer Delivery Specialist is typically dispatched for 2-3 days per trip or set up on locals. Essential Responsibilities Safely and efficiently utilize transportation equipment for transportation of products to customers and suppliers. Read and understand product descriptions packaging and pick ticket messages. Access load paperwork determine tractor-trailer and load to be handled understand and follow directions to customer and supplier locations. Ability to consistently meet established company production and service level standards. Understanding of the operations clerk order selector and dock worker duties as they apply to the truck driving position. Utilize established processes procedures to minimize damage and other wastes. Load unload dry frozen and refrigerated product as required. Understanding of cost-containment in regards to managing out-of-route miles miles per gallon fuel purchasing idle time speed control. Maintain all driver logbooks and paperwork as required Working Conditions Temperature extremes indoor outdoor work in all weather conditions. Day or night weekday or weekend work. Extensive sitting walking and standing during work hours. Clean MVR and MUST pass Criminal Background Check. Must have CLASS A or B CDL Individuals with no driving experience need not apply. Safety Responsibilities This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers and for the safety conditions of the work location exercises and promotes safe behaviors and shows unyielding support of programs rules and policies regarding safety. Qualifications Requirements High school diploma or general equivalency degree preferred. Ability to safely lift up to 100 pounds repeatedly for loading unloading and re-stacking of product. Class A or B Commercial drivers license (CDL) and clean motor vehicle report required. Medical examiner certificate from a company-approved examiner. Compliance with the rules and regulations as established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation and the motor vehicle codes as established by any state and local government in which the driver is operating working. Driving skills necessary to drive in a safe courteous efficient manner in heavy city traffic rural areas and interstate traffic. Ability to walk sit stand bend twist reach climb or kneel for extended periods of time throughout the driving trip and the delivery process. Sufficient vision and hearing necessary to safely operate powered equipment and carry out job responsibilities. Minimum of 3 years driving experience. Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment. Class A & B Drivers needed for local & regional deliveries. Multiple stops. At least 3 years verifiable driving exp. Apply in Person Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. Eastern Star Seafood 65 Crestridge Dr. Suwanee GA 30024