Commercial Delivery Truck Driver

This position is responsible for driving a company-owned commercial sleeper cab to safely and efficiently deliver/pickup products and materials.  Pre-employment drug screening is required.

Core Values

• Respect: Respect coworkers, customers, vendors and self. Shows respect for processes and methods related to job functions and company.
• Integrity: Demonstrates integrity in work, professional relationships, processes and methods related to job functions and company.
• Excellence: Demonstrates excellence in all areas of work including processes methods, relationships and professionalism.
• Innovation: Demonstrates innovative solutions in job functions, methods, ideas, devices and company.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads truck.
• Ability to properly secure cargo
• Verifies the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
• Inspects loads to ensure it has been loaded correctly.
• Drives truck to destination.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies and performs pre and post trip inspections.
• Responsible for the condition of their vehicle.
• Maintains driver logs according to regulations.
• Driver must be in DOT Compliance at all times during employment.
• Must maintain a clean driving record.
• This job may require occasional overnight, out of town work for 2-3 days at a time.
• Maintains truck appearance to highest standard. Ability to wash, wax, & vacuum.
• Safely operate Teledyne forklift for unloading products/materials.
• Regular attendance and timeliness.
• Follows and complies with all company safety and security policies/procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.

 

General Performance Responsibilities

• Knowledge/Dependability: Understands principles, concepts, techniques and requirements necessary to accomplish job duties. Meets commitments, works independently, stays focused under pressure, accepts responsibility, handles change, and meets attendance requirements.
• Quality of Work: Caliber of work produced is accurate, thorough, timely, and makes efficient use of resources. Has the ability to meet company requirements and standards.
• Productivity: Accomplishes objectives by following assignments and self-initiated projects through to completion. Volume of work is acceptable considering existing job circumstances. Meets Deadlines for work completion.
• Interpersonal Relations/Communication: Effective in producing and receiving verbal and written information. Effective in reporting and expressing ideas. Has the ability to relate favorably at all levels, is positive, courteous, and responsive.
• Problem Solving & Analysis: Identifies and investigates to solve problems. Corrects issues or researches and makes suggestions for alternative solutions.
• Process Improvement: Actively participates and offers ideas to improve work processes. Keeps up on trends and technology to improve productivity, save time, etc.
• Adaptation Skills: Learns new job functions in a timely manner, adjusts to changing conditions, requirements, and multitasks.
• Initiative & Motivation: Self-initiates actions to influence and achieve goals. Takes a proactive approach to setting professional and organizational goals.
• Response to Supervision & Management: Proactively responds to supervisor’s instructions, training, and procedures.
• Teamwork: Is flexible and assists others in accomplishing goals and projects through ideas and work processes.
• Work Environment/Expense Control: Promotes mutual respect and supports safety programs. Uses equipment and materials effectively to minimize waste, and keeps workplace safe and clean. Suggests and/or implements innovations to achieve cost reduction and improve the efficiency of company operations.

Knowledge, Skill & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Commercial Class A Driver’s License required.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Current DOT medical exam.
• Knowledge and understanding of all DOT rules and regulations.
• General knowledge of truck maintenance.
• Minimum 1 year commercial truck driving experience.
• Strong physical coordination skills.
• Problem solving ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Proficient written communication ability.
• Able to complete work in an efficient and timely manner.
• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Able to consistently arrive to work and be on time.
• Dependable

Responsibility & Authority

• Equipment: Ensure reasonable care and use of company equipment.
• Internal and External Business Contacts: Responsible for maintaining good relations among vendors, suppliers and other business contacts. May deal with matters that require confidentiality, tact and/or respectfulness.

Physical Description

• Typical Working Conditions
  •  Warehouse environment.
  • Exposure to hazardous materials.
  • Exposure to natural temperature fluctuations.
  • Exposure to varying noise levels.
  • Exposure to air particulates.
  • High levels of equipment traffic.
  • Exposure to moving machinery.
  • Driving in various conditions (weather/traffic)

• Equipment Used
  • Commercial sleeper tractor and trailers

• Essential Physical Tasks
  • Must occasionally lift approximately 60 lbs.
  • Must sit/stand for extended periods of time.
  • Be able to secure load with straps

Hiring Wage Offered

• $24.00 – $32.00 per hour based on experience and certifications.

Please Note

FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Company is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to an alcohol and drug free work environment. Pre-employment drug screening is required. No phone calls please.