What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transport Driver position at Franz Family Bakery?
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Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country’s most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. We truly value our employees, are heavily focused on sustainability practices in our business and pride ourselves on giving back to the community.
Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:
- Competitive Wages
- Company Paid Comprehensive Healthcare Medical & Vision Benefits
- A Company paid Union pension plan
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Generous Holiday and Vacation
- Dedicated in house fleet repair team with updated equipment
- In-House driver training programs:
- LCV (Longer Combination Vehicle)
- Smith Driver Safety System
- E-Road Telematics
- Driver School graduate training
- Discount Franz Products
We are seeking Class A Drivers to join our hard working and fast-paced team. Transport Drivers will operate tractors pulling double or triple trailers, following all DOT and company requirements, to transport bakery products safely and efficiently to the required destination in a timely manner. Drivers will load and unload trucks at each destination.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operates single-, double- or triple-tractor trailers on a combination of city and interstate routes and other distance destinations outside of the main bakery plant.
- Distribute bakery products to depot center.
- Reload trailers with empty transport racks to be returned to the main bakery plant.
- Inter-city destinations constitute short driving distances in contrast to longer destinations to depot center in outlying cities requiring 3 to 4 hour driving times.
- Related duties and projects as assigned.
- Adherence to the Company’s Core Values
- HOURS AND SHIFT: New employees will be assigned to any work day: Monday through Sunday; and any shift: Day, Swing and/or Graveyard based upon production needs. A set schedule of days and shifts will be based solely upon the union bid process.
- High school graduate or GED required.
- Must have current CDL A license with acceptable, verifiable driving record.
- Previous experience in driving doubles with; triples driving preferred.
- Must be able to work any day, including holidays, or any shift.
- Must have reliable attendance to meet employer’s attendance standards for 24/7 production facility.
- Adherence to company core values.
Franz Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off