What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Driver position at ADUSA Distribution and Transportation?
Category/Area of Expertise: Transportation
Job Requisition: 473270
Address: USA-PA-Greencastle-200 Commerce Ave
Store Code: DC 07 Tran General
ADUSA Transportation is the transportation company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing transportation services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Transportation delivers fresh and nonperishable products to local brand stores and supports the sustainability of the supply chain by returning recyclable items to recycling centers for processing. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to become a fully integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit .
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Responsible for safely delivering grocery and perishable product to company stores as scheduled and for safely transporting backhauls to distribution centers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safely operate tractor trailer while maintaining the company's driving performance standards.
- Assist in unloading deliveries at stores.
- Follow proper pre-trip procedures as required by DOT regulation 392.7
- Maintain and follow all proper delivery and pick up paperwork and procedures.
- Maintain all D.O.T. paperwork and qualifications.
- Assuring proper count and condition of load(s) at all backhaul, for hire and relay (compound) locations.
- Verify proper operating condition of equipment used.
- Make recommendations for modifications to procedures or processes impacting their work group or distribution center that will maximize efficiency, productivity, and reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with Delhaize America standards in the areas of accuracy, safety and productivity.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Must have a minimum of 1 year tractor trailer driving experience. One year of experience can be waived if a graduate of an approved truck driving school and a certificate of completion presented
- Must not have more than one moving violation against your driving record in the last 3 year rolling period
- Knowledge of DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations along with Transportation Logistics
- Knowledge of proper use of equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 70 lbs.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Previous tractor trailer driving experience
- Knowledge of all D.O.T. regulations
- Excellent driving skills
- Possess good communication, verbal and written skills
- Ability to pass and meet all requirements for the D.O.T. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook and D.O.T. physical and drug screen
We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please email