Dean Foods

Class A CDL Tractor Trailer Driver

Posted on: 9 Jul 2021

Lincoln, NE

Job Description

Job Description & Requirements

Drives Tractor Trailer and delivers pre-ordered (call, fax, CRP) products, may provide merchandising support based on customer requirements; non*driver controlled order; delivers on a Straight or Pup Truck 
Deliver product to customers in an efficient, timely, courteous and accurate manner 
Load or unload cases of product manually with hook, handcart or pallet-jack onto and off the truck.
Ensure load is properly secured. 
Collect empty cases.
Stacking and dragging of cases of milk with a metal hook
Collects or picks up empty containers and rejected or unsold merchandise.
Collection of money from customers and record transaction on customer receipt.
Ensure that all accounts are maintained according to the published schematics.
Submit all customer paperwork and deposits daily; including invoices, load orders, and handheld reports.
Listens to and resolves customer complaints.
Required to either transport product across state lines, or if delivering intrastate, to haul some products that originate in other states.
Checks load security prior to travel and at each stop, making adjustments when needed.
Complete all daily DOT and customer paperwork including delivery tickets, pre and post trip inspections, driver logs, and vehicle service reports.
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
Know and comply with all Department of Transportation regulations per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas.
Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
1 year related experience preferred.
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
Must be able to drive, stand, walk, kneel, lift and bend required for virtually the entire shift.
Balance pulling product, climb in and out of truck.
Ability to lift and/or move up to six cases on hand truck. (cases weigh 20 to 55 lbs.).
Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environment with moderate noise, sometimes slippery floors. Temperature range from 34-120 degrees F. 
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must possess and maintain a CDL Class A with Air Brake endorsement.
Must have a clean driving record.
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

Dean Foods

Dallas, TX

Dean Foods Company, a food and beverage company, processes and distributes milk, and other dairy and dairy case products in the United States. The company manufactures, markets, and distributes various branded and private label dairy, and dairy case products, such as fluid milk, ice creams, cultured dairy products, creamers, ice cream mixes, and other dairy products; and juices, teas, bottled water, and other products.

It sells its products under approximately 50 national, regional, and local proprietary or licensed brands, as well as private labels, including DairyPure, TruMoo, Alta Dena, Berkeley Farms, Country Fresh, Dean’s, Friendly's, Garelick Farms, LAND O LAKES, Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms, Mayfield, McArthur, Meadow Gold, Oak Farms, PET, T.G. Lee, Tuscan, and others. The company sells its products to retailers, distributors, foodservice outlets, educational institutions, and governmental entities through its local and regional sales forces. Dean Foods Company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

 

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