CDL Truck Driver

Agropur•Le Sueur Cheese, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Agropur is seeking a CDL Truck Driver (also described as a Semi Driver/Warehouse Truck Driver) in Le Sueur, Minnesota. The role drives and delivers product and also uses a forklift to load and unload trucks. The driver prepares, stages, loads, and unloads trucks; maintains vehicle and delivery documentation; follows Department of Transportation requirements and quality assurance policies; and performs or arranges truck maintenance and inspections. The position is described as regular, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus three hours every third weekend. Pay is $27.90 per hour, with two potential pay increases during the first year. Agropur describes a collaborative and accountable workplace and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Accommodation is available upon request. The posting notes that adequate French knowledge is required for positions in Quebec and that artificial intelligence technology is used to assist recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience driving a truck and backing a trailer.
At least 6 months of experience operating a forklift.
Experience backing a trailer into a dock.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Class A CDL with airbrake/tanker endorsement.
Clean driving record.
Medical Examiner Certification to drive a truck.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain load manifests and other vehicle documents, ensuring they are completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries.
Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment as needed.
Inspect the company vehicle for visual defects when it is not running and operating defects when it is running; complete a daily inspection report in accordance with DOT rules.
Comply with DOT hours-of-service requirements and rules of the road.
Deliver merchandise to the appropriate location using the company vehicle and ensure the receiver signs the delivery receipt.
Prepare, stage, load, and unload trucks safely and accurately; keep the truck and trailer clean and swept.
Accurately complete logs and submit them to the appropriate people; keep daily truck logs.
Report equipment issues to a manager or supervisor.
Understand and comply with Quality Assurance policies and immediately report potential food safety issues to management.
Perform general truck maintenance.
Take trucks in for inspection, service, and maintenance.