What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jockey CDL Driver 2nd Shift position at FreeBird Chicken?
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a variety of trucks, including refrigerated trailers, tractor-trailers, roll-off trucks, and delivery vehicles.
- Transport goods and materials to and from designated locations. The Jockey driver is responsible for docking, undocking and transporting materials between the two plants, roughly 1 mile apart.
- Follow all traffic laws and regulations while driving.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure it is in good working condition.
- Load and unload cargo using appropriate equipment.
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including mileage, fuel usage, and any incidents or delays.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers, customers, and team members.
- Use pallet jack or tow motor to move product.
- Use scanning equipment to scan products into inventory.
- Ensure the cooler and freezer areas of the trailer are at appropriate temperatures prior to
products being loaded.
- Hook tractors with assigned trailers.
- Check fuel on tractors and trailers and fill them when need
- Maintain daily activity log to reflect positioning, fueling, repairs, etc. by equipment and type.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial driving or related field.
- Proficient in operating heavy equipment and handling various types of freight.
- Familiarity with route driving and navigating different locations.
- Knowledge of automotive repair and maintenance is a plus.
Skills:
- Valid commercial driver's license (CDL-A) with a clean driving record.
- Ability to operate trucks safely and efficiently.
- Strong communication skills to interact with team members and customers.
- Excellent time management skills to meet delivery deadlines.
- Physical stamina to handle loading/unloading of cargo and perform repetitive tasks.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the company.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
Trucking Driver Type:
- Company driver
Trucking Route:
- Local
License/Certification:
- Commercial Driver's License-A (CDL-A)? (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fredericksburg, PA 17026: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person