What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Truck Driver - Shipping (Yard Dog, Fresh Nights) position at Case Farms and Careers?
OVERVIEW ::
Primarily responsible for exercising safe driving practices ensuring their safety and the safety of the public. Responsible for loading and unloading the truck according to established standard operating procedures (SOP).
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS ::
- Must deliver or pick up assigned loads at required locations.
- Responsible for inspection of equipment before loading.
- Fuel truck per established fueling procedures.
- Perform and document pre-trip inspection (i.e., tires, oil, fuel, lights, breaks, hoses, etc.).
- Complete required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
- Follow biosecurity rules and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) rules.
- Report truck and equipment maintenance issues to supervisor.
- Comply with DOT, company, FSMA, local, state, federal laws, rules, and regulations.
- Assist with loading and unloading trailer as necessary.
- Clean and wash truck as necessary.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Minimum 21 years of age.
- Valid Class A CDL with 1-year with a satisfactory driving history.
- Minimum 3 year of driving experience.
- Knowledge and follow Department of Transportation (DOT), State and Federal laws, and company safety policies and programs.
- Ability to read and write legibly.
- Ability to work unsupervised and be self-motivated.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Possess sound work ethic, honesty, and good moral character.
- Basic math functions and skills.
- Wear assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if applicable.
- Exposure to dusty and hot environments.
- Work in an outside environment (including inclement weather) daily.
- Sit and drive for up to 10 hours and climb in and out of the truck cab throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
- Work around raw, live animal odors.
- Work in a noisy environment (>85 decibels) and moving equipment.
- Work nights, weekends, holidays, and long shifts.
- Work may occasionally include lifting, reaching, bending, pushing, and squatting.
- Exposure may consist of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
Case Farms is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Case Farms participates in the E-Verify system and uses tools made available by the federal government to confirm employment eligibility of all team members. Persons offered employment are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process.