CDL Class A Driver

_ Dawn Foods•Lithia Springs, GA

About The Position

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success. _ Why work for Dawn Foods? PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS. Why should you apply? We invest in you! Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1! Competitive Pay $30.80 an hour $10,000 Signing Bonus 401(K) + company match 10 Paid Company Holidays Paid Time Off Ride-along and Professional training Automatic Transmission Trailers have liftgates, no ramps! Trailer loaded by stop, not by zone Yearly boot allowance, uniforms, and protective eye wear (if applicable) Family-owned business over 100 years in service An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday: Dependent on route, average 5 days per week. 5:00 am – 6:00 pm (until the route has been completed) Routes will not exceed DOT hours. Weekend work may be required based on business needs. Minimum of 2 overnight (layover) route per week. Job Purpose and Overview As a Driver for Dawn Foods, you will support our customers by safely and efficiently transporting product from the distribution center by driving a tractor-trailer to various customers and properly delivering and unloading product according to customer invoices and Dawn team standards. This opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position.

Requirements

Class “A” CDL License in good standing
Minimum of 6 months Class A Commercial driving experience
Ability to work in the United States
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must be able to lift 50+ pounds consistently throughout work shift
Ability to operate MHE equipment

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering into food service accounts is preferred
Lift-gate, reefer, electric pallet jack and forklift experience helpful
Computer skills or experience with electronic logs helpful

Responsibilities

Obey all federal, state, and local rules and regulations of the road including all DOT operating, recording and safe food handling procedures
Conduct daily face to face interaction with customers, representing Dawn Foods in a friendly, competent, and professional manner
In a DSD (direct store delivery) setting, break down product and complete shelf stacking at each stop
Driving and maintaining multi-temp trailers
Offloading with electric pallet jacks/two wheelers
Performing pre and post trip vehicle inspections as well as collecting invoice receipts that are generated from the deliveries

Benefits

Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
Competitive Pay $30.80 an hour
$10,000 Signing Bonus
401(K) + company match
10 Paid Company Holidays
Paid Time Off
Ride-along and Professional training
Automatic Transmission
Trailers have liftgates, no ramps!
Trailer loaded by stop, not by zone
Yearly boot allowance, uniforms, and protective eye wear (if applicable)
Family-owned business over 100 years in service
An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce