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Job Details
Description
TITLE: Truck Driver
DEPARTMENT: Logistics
REPORTS TO: Logistics Manager
About the Role
Reporting to the Logistics Manager, Thistle Truck Drivers are an essential part of our Logistics Team and ensure our routes' safe and on-time delivery to our distribution centers, so that our Delivery Drivers can start their routes on time.
How You’ll Make a Difference
- Load/Unload trucks and ensure products are safely stored using a forklift or pallet jack
- Stack, shrink wrap, and secure pallets as well as loose items for transport
- Operate Thistle 26ft trucks
- Deliver and distribute packages and products to delivery hubs in Bay Area geographies
- Utilize smartphone app to route deliveries
- Ensure high-level and consistent communication with the dispatch team
- Practice FIFO principles
- Additional tasks, duties, projects, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed
Qualifications
Who You Are
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Commercial Driver's License ("CDL") required; ability to drive and operate a 26ft box truck required
- Delivery experience utilizing app-based software a plus but not required
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Must have a working smartphone with data ability to utilize the routing app
- DOT Physical required
- Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally
- Must be a self-starter and problem solver, able to work efficiently without direct supervision
- Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) basic routine maintenance for box trucks, reefer units, and forklifts
- A focused, efficient executor with excellent time management skills
- Truck drivers are expected to maintain a clean, neat appearance
- Friendly and personable
- Excellent leadership skills
- Punctual and thrive in a structured environment
- Able to commit to a regular schedule of 2 days a week
- Comfortable driving at night and in inclement weather
- Must be able to pass an initial drug screen; consent to random drug screening
- Familiarity with the assigned geographical area
Our Culture
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential values at Thistle. We know we do our best and most impactful work when we feel we are represented and belong. We're proud to actively recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”), including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, color, hairstyles, hair texture, religion or religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran or active military status, marital status, criminal record, genetics, retaliation, sexual harassment or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
