CDL-A Shuttle Driver (Overnight)

Palmer Food Service•Rochester, NY

40d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Palmer Food Services is seeking a dedicated CDL-A Shuttle Driver for overnight shifts. This role offers competitive wages, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for advancement within the company. We value our diverse and talented team, recognizing our associates as our 'unfair advantage'. Our core values include honesty, integrity, service, excellence, collaboration, teamwork, family, community, dependability, loyalty, and compassion.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Clean CDL Class A licenses.
Minimum of 1-2 years of prior commercial delivery experience.
Must have the ability to lift product weighing up to 100 lbs on a consistent basis.
Required to climb in and out of a commercial vehicle and operate in a safe manner.
Must be able to walk, bend, lift on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

Double endorsement, preferred
Food service and refer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all required safety checks, including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations.
Inspect tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
Report all safety issues and/or repairs as needed.
Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately report any and all safety hazards.
Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
Drive and deliver trailers according to predetermined route schedule.
Perform hook/unhook procedures per safety guidelines.
Park and store tractor trailers in designated areas. Ensure all equipment and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.
Complete daily record of hours of services and enter in login in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Assist with fueling trucks and trailers as needed, especially when the primary fueler is unavailable or unable to service all vehicles. Ensure proper fueling procedures are followed and that all equipment is safely and adequately fueled to support operational needs.
Load and unload trucks on forklift and ride on pallet jack.
Assist the night warehouse crew with moving trucks when present.
Work even in inclement weather.