What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Driver position at Northern Haserot?
NORTHERN HASEROT “The Midwest's Leading Independent Food-Service Distributor since 1878” is adding to their team!
Job Summary:
To transport and deliver products by driving a straight truck or tractor/trailer. Coordinates and works with customers, sales representatives and other Northern Haserot personnel to make timely and accurate deliveries.
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday 6:00AM until route is completed
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform pre and post trip inspections
- Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations
- Apply knowledge and skills in maneuvering commercial vehicles in varying situations and environments
- Perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of products with varying weights as a part of the unload process at each stop.
- Must be organized with paperwork and customer payments and utilize RF scanners with attention to detail to ensure accurate delivery of orders
- Maintain and foster good relationships with customers as a representative of Northern Haserot
Requirements:
- Manual transmission experience preferred; automatic experience will be considered
- Must have knowledge of DOT regulations, safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials
- Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation
- Must meet MVR standards set by the company regarding any violations
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform frequent pushing and pulling of up to 250 pounds using a dolly.
- Ability to lift up to 90 pounds unassisted.
- Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle's cab multiple times daily and climb into back of truck from ground level as needed for cargo maintenance/inspection.
Rewards:
- Incentive Bonuses
- Employee Discount
- Referral Program
- Regular pay increases annually
- Union Environment
Northern Haserot is committed to a “people first” philosophy. With over 300 full-time members, we believe that treating people with respect and dignity will empower them to work hard and be loyal to our mission every day. If you desire to have a career with a company that is invested in its employees, this could be the career for you!
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance