Driver-CDL Class A

FIRESTONE WALKER INC • Paso Robles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Born in a humble shed on the back-forty of the family vineyard, Firestone Walker is a California beer company like no other – founded by two brothers-in-law who simply wanted to make the perfect beer. Now a regional craft brewery, our singular purpose remains – to craft the world’s best beers. Passionately in pursuit of the perfect beer… and never satisfied. This Full Time Driver-CDL Class A position is responsible for performing all required safety checks, operating tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations, ensuring proper loading and securing of freight, and conducting weekly deliveries to Firestone Walker locations. The role also involves utilizing a forklift for material handling and assisting with on-campus inventory movement.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
• Valid CDL A
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Must be 21 years of age
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
• Able to hand-lift and utilize pallet jack/forklift, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally.
• Ability to read labels and numbers.
• Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions in English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to operate and use a PC computer, ability to clock time worked and review and approve timecard each pay period and access necessary employee systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
• Dependable, reliable, and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly.
• Ability to work varying schedules to meet changing needs including late hours.
• Team player with the ability to get along well with co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
• Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required
• Performs hook/unhook procedures per safety guidelines
• Parks and stores tractor trailers in designated areas
• Ensures all equipment and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area, and keeps trailers clear and clean as required
• Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight
• Ensures all required route paperwork is with tractor trailer load and available to driver upon dispatch
• Transfers materials to and from local offsite storage operations
• Conducts weekly deliveries to Firestone Walker locations
• Utilizes forklift to safely load or unload materials off or on to pallets, platforms, skids, etc.
• Assists with orders on campus by moving kegs, cases of beer, and other inventory items as needed
• Moves controls, devices, and levers to drive forklift to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas
• Reports any damage to racks, equipment, forklift, or any other safety hazards
• Obtains receipts or signatures for delivered goods
• Follows all Firestone Walker safety rules and policies
• Other duties as needed

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 100% employer paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company sponsored paid parental leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & 4% safe-harbor matching
• Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Employee discount of 50% off food, beer, and merchandise
• Periodic beer giveaways for employees 21+

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees