CLASS A DRIVERS at our West Sacramento Depot

CRYSTAL CREAMERY INC • West Sacramento, CA

16d • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Crystal Creamery is hiring Class A Drivers for its West Sacramento Depot. This is a local delivery position with routes that allow drivers to return home daily. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or bobtail truck to deliver and unload products for customers while following state and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. Starting pay is $25.00 to $27.25 per hour, depending on experience (DOE).

The position includes Teamsters Union enrollment, with a comprehensive medical package paid in full for the employee and dependents, a Teamsters Union pension paid in full, and other benefits. The medical plan includes dental and vision coverage; voluntary 401(k) participation is available but is not matching, as well as life insurance and optional voluntary plans.

Crystal Creamery describes its brand as community-focused and passionate about delivering products to the community. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable law, and reasonable accommodation is available for candidates with disabilities during the recruiting process.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Valid, unexpired interstate Medical Examiner’s Certificate Card (MEC).
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle in varied traffic and weather conditions.
• Ability to meet or exceed company-established minimum productivity levels.
• Ability to plan and organize work independently of direct supervision.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of products and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Ability to maintain communication across departments regarding routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Strong customer relations and problem-resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products within assigned route schedules and time windows, and promptly report deviations to management.
• Unload products from trailers or bobtail trucks using a hand truck, electric pallet jack, or cart, and place them in designated customer storage areas. This may involve moving products down ramps, stairs, or docks in all weather conditions.
• Use an assigned handheld unit to generate invoices, verify deliveries with customers, obtain signatures, seek management authorization for invoice discrepancies, and communicate errors and returns.
• Pick up, load, and unload damaged goods and customer returns, and complete the necessary paperwork.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip duties in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Perform tractor-trailer coupling procedures as needed.
• Complete DOT logs, electronically or manually as required, and company vehicle maintenance reports; reconcile reports with the appropriate company representative as required.
• Follow company-preferred work methods and promptly inform a supervisor of unsafe conditions.
• Maintain sanitary conditions in the tractor and trailer or bobtail truck.
• Attend required company meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Teamsters Union pension paid in full; the posting says pension plans can accrue up to $11,543 per year toward retirement.
• Comprehensive medical plan paid in full for the employee and dependents.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Voluntary 401(k) participation (not matching).
• Life insurance.
• Option to participate in voluntary plans.
• Local routes and home daily.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed