What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Driver position at Northern Haserot?
NORTHERN HASEROT “The Midwest's Leading Independent Food-Service Distributor since 1878” is adding to their team! CDL Driver openings available for immediate start !
Job Summary:
To transport and deliver products by driving a straight truck or tractor/trailer. Coordinates and works with customers, sales representatives and other Northern Haserot personnel to make timely and accurate deliveries.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform pre and post trip inspections.
- Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Apply knowledge and skills in maneuvering commercial vehicles in varying situations and environments.
- Perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of products with varying weights as a part of the unload process at each stop.
- Must be organized with paperwork and customer payments, and utilize RF scanners with attention to detail to ensure accurate delivery of orders.
- Maintain and foster good relationships with customers as a representative of Northern Haserot
- Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
- Manual transmission experience preferred; automatic experience will be considered.
- Must have knowledge of DOT regulations, safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials
- Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
- Must meet MVR standards set by the company regarding any violations
- Ability to perform frequent pushing and pulling of up to 250 pounds using a dolly.
- Ability to lift up to 90 pounds unassisted.
- Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle's cab multiple times daily and climb into back of truck from ground level as needed for cargo maintenance/inspection.
- Incentive Bonuses
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discount
- Regular pay increases annually.
- Union environment
Northern Haserot is committed to a “people first” philosophy. With over 300 full-time members, we believe that treating people with respect and dignity will empower them to work hard and be loyal to our mission every day. If you desire to have a career with a company that is invested in its employees, this could be the career for you!
