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SalaryJob Summary: To transport and deliver products by driving a trailer. Coordinates or works with customers, sales representatives and other Northern Haserot personnel.
Compensation: $24/hr for new drivers. Drivers with experience will be paid based on years of experience.
- Stable employment
- Premium Healthcare & Retirement plans
- Must be reliable
- Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of products of varying weights.
- Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations including driver's logs, record of fuel purchases, mileage records and other records required by law.
- Apply knowledge of commercial driving and skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speed in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, backing or in tight loading dock areas.
- Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Maintain and foster a good relationship with the customer as a representative of Northern Haserot.
- Professional representation of Northern Haserot through responsible driving, professional appearance and a high level of customer service.
- Promptly report any delay due to breakdown, weather or traffic conditions or other emergencies, or in the event of irregularities at a pick-up or delivery location by contacting the Operations Manager.
- Report all accidents involving driver or company equipment to the Operations Manager.
Requirements:
- Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
- Must have the ability to read, write English and perform simple mathematical calculations with general mental ability to handle receipts, read maps and road signs, maintain logs, etc.
- Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems
- 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 satisfactorily pass a drug test
- Prompt and regular attendance at work
- Professional appearance; grooming and dress consistent with desired corporate image
- Must meet MVR standards set by the company regarding any violations
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for extended periods of time
- Must be able to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals
- Must be able to perform frequent squatting to handle, position and secure product
- Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle's cab as many as 60 times a day or more. Cab floor level is generally 45 to 48 inches above the ground level, with entry and exit achieved with the assistance of various configurations of ramps, steps and handholds; also requires frequent bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching and balancing
- Must be able to perform frequent pushing or pulling of product weighing up to 250 pounds on a dolly or cart, as well as occasional pushing or pulling of(remove) freight weighing up to 90 pounds without a mechanical aid
- Must be able to manually lower and raise landing gear, attach and release safety chains, open and close cargo doors, climb into and off of vehicles and check engine fluid levels
- Must be able to perform duties such as climb into the back of truck from ground level to inspect cargo, and to make sure correct load has been placed on the truck for transport
Northern Haserot is a full line foodservice distributor, specializing in center-of-the-plate. Family owned since 1878, Northern Haserot is an industry leader in custom cut, quality meats, seafood and produce.
Pay: $24 / hour
Job Type: fulltime
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
