What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver position at Don's Prepared Foods?
Don's Prepared Foods is the leading manufacturer on the East Coast of prepared gourmet deli salads, gourmet cream cheese spreads, dips, entrée’s and more.
Don's is a family-owned business and manufactures over 130 products spanning across its three brands: Don's Salads, Melanie's Medleys and Artisan Deli.
Our Transportation department is seeking a non-CDL Delivery Driver to join the team at our Schwenksville, PA food manufacturing plant.
This is an hourly, non-exempt position that typically starts between 2:30AM-4:30AM from Monday-Friday. Our drivers are home every day- no overnight travel! This position may potentially receive overtime according to company needs. Candidates who are dedicated, consistent, and organized with driving experience and an active DOT Medical Certificate are strongly encouraged to apply. Food manufacturing/food safety experience is desired..
Job responsibilities:
Shift schedule: Monday-Friday, start time ranges from 2:30AM-4:30AM depending on scheduled routes
- Deliver customer orders via our 25-ft refrigerated box truck
- Perform daily pre-trip inspection
- Maintain temperature, cleanliness, and product safety
- Use GPS system to stay compliant with DOT hours
- Complete delivery paperwork with the customer, answer any questions and notify the proper departments of any customer complaints or rejected items
- Delivery routes include the Central PA, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., New York, and Baltimore areas, as well as local stops in Montgomery County
- Immediately report any accidents or issues to the Transportation Manager and complete an accident report kit when necessary
- Communicate daily with the Transportation Manager for route/schedule changes
- Maintain licensing and medical certificates and notify the Transportation Manager and Human Resources of any motor vehicle violations immediately
Requirements:
- Must be able to work in a cold environment of about 35 degrees
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must be able to use a pallet jack
- Must hold a current Medical Certificate or intend to obtain one
- Excellent motor vehicle record
- Previous experience driving a refrigerated 25ft truck
We offer an excellent benefit package:
- Competitive starting pay
- $250 sign on bonus after 6 months of continuous employment
- Benefits package available after 60 days of employment:
- Medical option of POS, PPO, or PPO HSA health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Colonial Life supplemental insurance
- 401k with company match
- Company paid Group Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability
- 10 paid holidays, PTO and birthday PTO
- Paid orientation
- Alchemy Education Training
- SQF – Safe Quality Food Culture
- Safety Culture with a Certified Safety Committee
- Employee referral bonus
- Employee recognition, gifts, and awards
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Must pass an extensive pre-employment criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Aldon Food Corporation / Don's Prepared Foods is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.
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