Class A Driver

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds•Lost Hills, CA

61d•Onsite

About The Position

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds is the largest vertically integrated pistachio and almond processor in the world. Located in California's Central Valley, our nuts are Non-GMO Project Verified and sustainably harvested, providing a smart, healthy choice for consumers around the world. Our facilities are equipped with the most advanced processing technology available, allowing us to efficiently sort, grade, process, roast, flavor, and package billions of nuts each year. We are committed to providing the highest-quality nuts to our customers and consumers worldwide. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure the forklift driver (loader) properly loads the trailer. Truck driver needs to properly secure the load with straps or load locks when applicable. Driver will then transport goods between El Dorado, Kings, Lost Hills, and Firebaugh plants. Driver must contact off-loader, unsecure the load, and deliver the manifest. Truck Driver will be responsible for safe transportation of loads.

Requirements

Must be able to perform all essential duties and responsibilities
Must have 4 – 6 years of experience
Must have a good safety record with no moving violations
Valid Class A license with doubles endorsement
A current Medical Examiners card
Must be able to perform simple calculations; add, subtract, multiply, divide
Must be able to identify safety hazards, reason between safe and unsafe situations, and call supervisor to inform as needed

Nice To Haves

High school diploma is preferred
Experience moving double flatbeds, and 53’ container
On the road experience preferred, but not required
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Pick up and transport loads to outer warehouses based on dispatch
Conduct all pre- and post-trip inspections of truck and trailer
Open log books and turn in as requested on a daily basis
If any safety issues are noted report to supervisor immediately
Ensure contents are properly and safely secured to prevent breakage or damage before transporting
Ensure vehicle is kept clean and organized
Transport goods between plants and other locations as needed
Abide by all state laws and DOT regulations
Driver is required to advise supervisor when equipment needs regular scheduled maintenance
Properly secure mobile ramp when applicable
Driver must transport mobile PPO chambers in accordance with all laws
Driver must know how to operate the Elgin sweeper
Report any exception-based loads that were unable to be completed to the supervisor