Truck Driver - Salinas, 1st Shift

• THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Manager
• Travel requirements: N/A
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
• Shift: 1st 
• Employment Category: Full Time-Regular  
• Pay Range: $ 24.00 to $27.00

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America. 

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Truck Driver will onload/offload and transport liquid fertilizers to local ranches, operate a shuttle truck at the fertilizer plant, spot and set storage tanks. We are looking to hire a dedicated and focused local truck driver to deliver goods on behalf of our company. Other duties would include assisting with blending and plant maintenance when not transporting. 

• Safe loading/unloading of liquid fertilizers, loading/unloading of storage tanks, performing general maintenance on the company truck, answering customers' questions, and notifying management of customer complaints.
• Ability to adjust local travel routes in instances of traffic congestion, road maintenance, and accidents.
• Safely transporting goods to and from specified locations according to company delivery schedules.
• Maintaining an accurate logbook of driving activities, detailing the number of hours worked, deliveries completed, and rest periods.
• Liaising with management to communicate any issues or delays.
• Properly secure goods to ensure that they are not damaged in transit.
• Assisting in the loading and unloading of goods as required.
• Obtaining signatures from customers upon completion of each delivery as necessary
• Notifying management of any accidents, parking tickets, vehicle damage, and major maintenance issues.
• Ensuring that the company truck is always clean and well-maintained.
• Safely Operate/Drive a flatbed truck to haul carrots and a low bow (tractor trailer) to haul equipment.
• Maintain accurate driver log per D.O.T rules and regulations. 
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of D.O.T and traffic regulations. 
• Clearly and professionally fill out all required D.O.T paperwork. 
• Always adhere to road safety regulations.
• Proven experience driving trucks. 
• Punctual and reliable. 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision. 
• Demonstrate punctuality and ensure that all local deliveries are completed in a timely manner.
• An outstanding local truck driver should be able to effectively communicate with customers and management.
• The ability to utilize GPS and local road maps.
• The ability to operate hand trucks and forklifts.
• Effective communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

1st Shift – 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k 
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

"Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential."

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@BolthouseFresh.com for additional support or guidance.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

 Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.