CDL B Driver Apprentice

Bartlett Dairy•Jamaica, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Bartlett Dairy Inc serves a wide range of customers including public and private schools, hospitals and nursing facilities, restaurants, independent grocers, supermarket chains and specialty retailers. Our team members are the foundation of our success. Our associates enjoy the opportunity for professional and personal growth. Our relationships are based on trust, integrity, and respect. If you believe your values align with those described, we encourage you to apply. POSITION SUMMARY : This is a delivery position responsible for operating a 26ft Straight Truck, delivering and unloading various products for our customers throughout the tri-state area. Overtime hours, working weekends and holidays, and starting at various evening start times are required in order to successfully meet our customers' needs. As an apprentice, during your first month of employment you will NOT be driving but instead, shadowing an experienced driver in order to become familiar with our routes, customers and company protocals. After your first month, you will have 2-3 months of hands-on training. Once you graduate the apprenticeship program, you will be deemed an experienced driver and will receive an increase in pay rate.

Requirements

21+ years of age
Valid Class B Commercial Driver License with a "clean" driving record
Abie to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations
Possess and be able to present a valid non-expired interstate Medical Examiner's Certificate Card.
Pass pre-employment testing (Drug Screen, Background Check).
Have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO NEWARK, NJ FOR THE TRAINING PERIOD!
Operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
Meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
Meet or exceed established cases per error goals.
Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills.
Effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision.
Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-60 pounds, up to 100 pounds.
Frequently reach up to 72 inches to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart.
Constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer.
At times, transport product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

2 years' local food or beverage delivery experience
Pallet breakdown and hand cart delivery experience
Previous experience in foodservice industry

Responsibilities

Deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows
Abide by Department of Transportation regulations
Unloading of merchandise by the use of hand trucks
Provide an excellent customer service experience by meeting customer needs during delivery
Ability to operate a commercial truck safely