Job Summary
Fond Du Lac, WI
CDL A
Local
1+ Year of CDL Experience
flexible schedule
Job Details
Equipment
Tractor Trailer
Handling Type
Touch Freight
Transmission Type
Automatic
Job Requirements
CDL Class
CDL A
CDL Experience
1+ year
Full Description
Class A CDL required | In-state delivery
4 day work week | Monday - Thursday
Overnight schedule | Shift premium
Responsible for delivering company products to customers in a timely fashion and ensure smooth and consistent operation to satisfy customer requirements. Duties include operating a commercial vehicle on roadways, collecting monies due and processing appropriate paperwork. Maintains compliance under FMCSA.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
WHAT WE VALUE
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Due to the physical demands of this position, job candidates will be required to complete a Post Offer Pre-Employment Physical (POPE). Job candidates must pass all aspects of the POPE to qualify for the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
4 day work week | Monday - Thursday
Overnight schedule | Shift premium
Responsible for delivering company products to customers in a timely fashion and ensure smooth and consistent operation to satisfy customer requirements. Duties include operating a commercial vehicle on roadways, collecting monies due and processing appropriate paperwork. Maintains compliance under FMCSA.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
- Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), as required for assigned routes
- Safely operate semi-trucks and/or straight trucks to transport product between company locations
- Perform drop-and-hook trailer operations efficiently and safely
- Use forklifts or fork trucks to load and unload trailers (forklift certification required)
- Transfer product and stock loads accurately between facilities
- Move tractors, trailers, and straight trucks in and out of loading docks as needed
- Organize and stage pods to support efficient loading and transportation
- Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to meet changing route and business needs
- Follow all safety guidelines, DOT requirements, and company policies during all job duties
- Deliver assigned orders to customer accounts in a safe, timely and efficient manner while complying with FMCSA regulations
- Maintain route expectations and standards set by managers
- Read invoices and manifests to ensure appropriate products are delivered to each customer in a designated timeframe
- Assemble customer orders and place product in storage or account specific designated areas
- Work safely at all times and notify the company of any safety related issues immediately
- Complete a pre and post trip inspection of the truck and communicate any needed repairs to the mechanic
- Maintain good communication and relations with internal and external customers
- Provide continuous improvement feedback and communication to management
- Work with and support customer service and sales teams to improve daily productivity
- Comply with company safety standards, Department of Transportation regulations, Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations and warehouse delivery policies and procedures
- Ensure load is secured to prevent breakage
- Complete necessary paperwork related to deliveries and collect payments from customers
- Assist with effectively managing returns processing
- Keep interior and exterior of truck clean and organized
- Report all mispicks/shorts to management
- Daily compliance with electronic driver logs
- Adhere to internal training outlined by your supervisor, such as Badger University, Driver Ambassador Program, etc.
- May be required to attend company meetings on non-scheduled work days
- May assist in warehouse when needed
- May be required to flex hours to support all areas of the business
- Required to work (regular or overtime) or provide on call support on any day, may include nights, weekends and holidays
- Additional duties as assigned by management
WHAT WE VALUE
- Must be proficient in various technology platforms such as Apps, smartphone functionality, etc.
- Basic math skills
- Must be able to work well independently and in the context of team environments
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Provide a high level of customer service to ensure accounts are satisfied with product and timeliness of deliveries in an efficient manner
- Strong understanding of customer service
- Must be reliable and accountable
- Must possess attention to detail and have the ability to multi task
- Excellent interpersonal skills to include friendly and professional demeanor
- Language skills allow the employee to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Must exhibit professionalism with customers at all times to include proper dress attire representing the company
- Adhere to all safety, DOT and FMCSA standards within the course of performing job duties
- Advanced knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations and compliance
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
- A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) preferred
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required
- Semi-truck driving experience is required
- Must have a flexible schedule to accommodate routes as needed
- Forklift certification
- Drop and hook trailers from tractor
- Operate forklift/fork truck to load and unload trailers
- A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years CDL driving experience preferred
- Valid driver license and satisfactory driving record required
- Experience in a distribution and/or sales environment preferred
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Due to the physical demands of this position, job candidates will be required to complete a Post Offer Pre-Employment Physical (POPE). Job candidates must pass all aspects of the POPE to qualify for the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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