CDL Driver

Bridgetown Natural Foods•Mt Juliet, TN

13d

About The Position

The CDL Driver transports ingredients, finished goods, pallets, equipment, and other materials between designated locations. The role involves safely and efficiently operating commercial vehicles, completing timely deliveries, conducting vehicle and trailer inspections, handling cargo, maintaining accurate records, and complying with DOT regulations, traffic laws, and company safety policies. The driver also supports inventory counts, reports food safety and operational issues, performs routine housekeeping, and follows company GMPs and other applicable standards.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License.
Clear driving record and ability to pass DOT drug and alcohol screening.
Ability to pass a company background check and drug/alcohol screening.
Minimum of two years of commercial driving experience.
Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety standards.
Experience driving a forklift and using a pallet jack.
Ability to learn and apply company standards, including lock-out/tag-out, safety practices, GMPs, SOPs, warehouse safety rules, and company policies.
Ability to apply basic math skills to daily work.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years old.
Excellent customer service and oral and written communication skills.
Strong initiative, problem-solving, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Reliable and willing to meet attendance expectations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and Microsoft Teams.
Experience using WMS and RF scanning systems.
Ability to work successfully with all levels of employees and management.
Experience and/or ability to excel in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
Ability to communicate and understand instructions in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing or food production environment.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate commercial vehicles.
Transport ingredients, finished goods, pallets, equipment, and other materials to and from designated locations safely and on time.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle and trailer inspections.
Load and unload materials using a forklift or pallet jack.
Secure cargo to prevent damage in transit.
Complete and maintain accurate inspection reports, delivery records, and other required documentation.
Follow DOT regulations, traffic laws, and company policies.
Communicate through expected channels and promptly report delays, hazards, safety issues, damage to people or property, and vehicle maintenance needs.
Participate in inventory counts.
Identify opportunities for process improvements or cost savings.
Report food safety issues.
Adhere to company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Perform routine housekeeping tasks in assigned areas.