About the position
The position involves shuttling trailers from the yard to Shipping and Receiving bays for loading and unloading while maintaining a neat and orderly yard. The role requires adherence to safety and operational procedures, ensuring that all tasks are performed in compliance with corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Responsibilities
- Transport trucks and trailers for loading and repairs, as necessary, according to policies and procedures
- Pick up appropriate empty trailer that will be needed for outgoing loads and trailers to be unloaded by working with plant Shipping and Receiving departments
- Maintain accurate trailer and inventory movement log to ensure accurate disposition and tracking
- Complete driving and delivery functions safely to assigned locations
- Follow steps to ensure proper operation and perform periodic preventive maintenance including pre and post trip inspections of equipment in the area
- Deliver product to local customers as needed
- Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
- Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
- Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
- Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety, DOT, and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
- Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
- Other duties may be assigned as required
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED or equivalent Preferred
- Must have a current CDL (Class A) in state of residence
- Must have, or be able to obtain, a tanker endorsement
- Minimum of 1-year verifiable CDL driving experience (military experience does count towards this requirement)
- In lieu of 1-year verifiable driving experience, driver applicants may have successfully graduated from a FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training certified driving school
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must meet all DOT requirements
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Eligible for Quarterly bonuses
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k Employer Match
- Generous vacation
- Rotating Schedules
- Return Home Daily
- Access to wages on-demand
