DTR Class A Driver Off Shift

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Description

• This is an off-shift position*

The DTR Driver (Class A) makes an impact by –

• Arrive at specified daily scheduled starting time.
• Responsible for driving vehicle in a safe and courteous manner per established Fleet Safety guidelines.
• Load and unload product, as required, and responsible for the proper placing of product delivered to customer. Rotates delivered products when required.
• Complete an inventory of designated products for required customers.
• Responsible to complete and return all necessary paperwork including signed proof of deliveries, credit memos, and route summaries.
• Communicate all customer concerns to Team Leader/Supervisor.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all customers.
• Review customer orders and verify invoice and delivered products for accuracy.
• Responsible to collect payment for deliveries, when required, and submit all payments received to the Route Settlement Office upon completion of route.
• Ensure cargo area is at proper temperature level.
• Available for varied scheduled work hours as assigned.
• Required to wear only authorized uniform during working hours.
• Maintain good housekeeping principles within truck cab and cargo area.
• Report all mechanical problems to Garage department. Responsible to complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and forward copies to assigned location. Fuel vehicle as required.
• Maintain Electronic Logging Device (ELD) to log daily activity and adhere to all applicable hours of service requirements according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Perform all duties in compliance with all corporate and regulatory quality, GLP, and safety regulations.
• Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and FSMA guidelines as well as all safety regulations.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Food Safety and Quality.
• Demonstrates the ability to engage work in department and cross-functional teams to define and implement process improvements that provide value to the customer.
• Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

You could be a great fit if you have these things –

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Valid and updated medical certification

Physical Demands-

The physical requirements for a Department of Transportation (DOT) job, particularly for commercial vehicle drivers, are designed to ensure that drivers are fit to safely operate their vehicles. Here are some key physical requirements:

1. General Health: Drivers must be in good overall health, free from medical conditions that could impair their ability to drive safely.
2. Vision: Drivers must have at least 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, and a field of vision of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye. They must also be able to recognize the colors of traffic signals.
3. Hearing: Drivers must be able to perceive a forced whisper at a distance of at least 5 feet, with or without a hearing aid.
4. Blood Pressure and Pulse: These must be within normal ranges to ensure cardiovascular health.
5. Physical Abilities: Drivers must be able to walk, bend, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel daily.
6. Drug and Alcohol Testing: Drivers must pass a pre-employment drug screen and are subject to random testing throughout their employment1.

These requirements are part of the DOT physical exam, which is a mandatory health check for commercial drivers to ensure they can handle the physical demands of their job

• The employee is required to talk and/or hear in a manufacturing setting where noise levels are high (PPE required).
• The employee is required to wear mandated PPE based on assigned job area.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in an manufacturing environment for 8+ hours.
• The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable and when necessary, to perform various job-related tasks.
• Must be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform various job-related tasks.
• The employee must be able to inspect all job-related equipment (office or floor) to ensure it is in good working condition prior to use. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle (or feel) to operate various types of office equipment.
• Must be able to operate all job-related equipment (powered, hand or office) as required.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and/or push/pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.

This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the essential functions of this position. It is not intended as an employment contract.

Our associates enjoy these awesome benefits –

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription
• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with Company match – immediately vested
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Company bonus plan
• Free ice cream and beverages!

This role is considered Safety Critical at Turkey Hill. In order to ensure safety for all of our associates, this role will have a zero-tolerance policy when returning a positive drug screen, regardless of Medical Marijuana card holding status.

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Turkey Hill, LLC has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Turkey Hill employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.

Turkey Hill will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Turkey Hill, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Turkey Hill mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Turkey Hill employees, or to Turkey Hill’s resume database will be considered Turkey Hill property. Turkey Hill will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Turkey Hill will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees.

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