What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRUCK DRIVER position at Kent Shared Services (Kent Corporation)?
Ready to put your driving experience to work with a company built for the long term? KENT Nutrition Group, Inc., a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family of companies, is looking for a Truck Driver to safely and efficiently deliver KENT Feeds products to our customers. In this role, you’ll handle bulk product loading and unloading, complete pre-trip equipment inspections, and help ensure deliveries arrive safely and on time.
- Candidate must have a minimum of a Class B CDL with the willingness to pursue a Class A CDL.
- Home every night and travel within a 150-mile radius.
- This position is designed and intended to be performed in Sheldon, IA.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive short and long distances to deliver feed product to customers on time
- Load and unload product
- Pre-inspection of truck
- Record all deliveries
- Refuel and clean vehicle
- Report road incidents to the dispatcher
- Obeys all traffic laws
- Inspect trucks and record issues
- Follow accident procedures
- Keep an activities log and log hours
- Report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel
- Plan routes using GPS system
- Maintain a positive attitude with customers
- Keep commercial driver license up to date
The above statements cover what are generally believed to be the principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Safely operate a semi truck with weight of greater than 26,001 lbs, being physically qualified, ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including holding a valid CDL Class B license and a Medical Certification Card, and otherwise not be disqualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle
- Candidate must have a minimum of a Class B CDL with the willingness to pursue a Class A CDL
- Knowledge and ability to meet all traffic laws and DOT regulations
- Must pass drug and alcohol pre-employment screening
- Must provide a current MVR and have a clean driving record
- Must provide a current medical certificate
- Dependability
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 1 year of verifiable tractor –trailer driving experience
- Experience driving straight truck, belt truck and auger truck
- Experience driving in inclement weather conditions