Driver - Class B

Wismettac Asian Foods•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Driver - Class B contributes to the efficient operation of the Branch Office by delivering Wismettac products to customers and performing other warehouse-related duties. Duties may include loading and unloading trucks, picking and loading materials, securing loads, conducting vehicle inspections, and collecting customer payments for forwarding to the office department. The driver operates delivery trucks weighing 26,000 pounds or more, on established routes or within an established territory, and delivers merchandise to customers. The position requires safe vehicle operation in varied traffic, weather, and loading-dock conditions; pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections; reporting equipment defects and incidents; maintaining a clean truck interior; and submitting required Federal D.O.T. and company paperwork. Drivers may make interstate deliveries and, depending on the branch, some long-distance trips that can keep them away from home for two to four days. Drivers also follow food safety and sanitary transportation requirements, maintain delivery and payment records, and represent the company positively while developing effective customer relationships. The work involves long hours and strenuous activity, including loading and unloading freight, with mechanical materials-handling equipment available. The schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, but evening, night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be common. The stated schedule is 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and schedules may vary by branch.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of recent commercial driving experience.
Class B driver's license.
Experience using E-log books and a computer or tablet system.
Experience using a forklift and electric pallet jack.
Knowledge of safe driving practices and methods, and DOT regulations covering safe driving, hours of service, inspections, and maintenance.
Knowledge of Food Safety Modernization Act Section 111 and Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food guidelines.
Ability to lift heavy objects over 50 pounds and perform strenuous physical work.
Ability to investigate accidents, speak clearly, and read, write, and speak English.
Ability to maintain accurate records and manually complete required paperwork and reports.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy; desire to serve customers and support the warehouse department.
Positive work history and ability to maintain solid attendance.
Availability for extended hours and possible weekends.
Ability to read gauges and dials accurately.
Ability to enter and exit a vehicle cab using footholds and handholds.
Ability to spend 80% to 90% of the day sitting and driving, and to bend and lift freight as needed.
Ability to perform the hand, arm, leg, and foot movements needed to drive a tractor, as well as twisting, turning, and bending needed to load and unload a trailer.

Responsibilities

Drive delivery trucks weighing 26,000 pounds or more safely and efficiently.
Deliver company products over established routes or within an established territory.
Load and unload merchandise at customer locations, including handling items weighing 50 pounds or more.
Pick and load materials to and from trucks, pallets, and other transport vehicles; secure loads.
Perform pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip equipment inspections and immediately report equipment defects.
Keep the tractor interior clean and orderly.
Promptly report accidents, delays, emergencies, and irregularities involving pickups or deliveries.
Submit paperwork and documents required by Federal D.O.T. and Wismettac in a timely manner.
Obtain customer signatures for deliveries and collect payment when a cash-on-delivery arrangement applies.
Turn in receipts, payments, delivery records, and reports concerning mechanical problems with trucks.
Follow Food Safety Modernization Act Section 111 and Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food guidelines.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with customers and represent the company through safe, responsible driving practices.
Perform other warehouse-related duties as needed.