Driver - Class C

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.•Honolulu, HI

10d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver - Class C operates delivery trucks or vans weighing 26,000 pounds or less and delivers company products along established routes or within an assigned territory. The role combines driving, customer service, and warehouse work. Drivers load and unload merchandise, build effective customer relationships, represent the company through safe and responsible driving, and may drive interstate or handle longer-distance routes. Drivers perform pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip equipment inspections; report defects, accidents, delays, emergencies, and delivery irregularities; and keep the vehicle interior clean and orderly. They submit required Federal D.O.T. and company paperwork, obtain customer signatures and payments when applicable, and turn in receipts, delivery records, and mechanical-problem reports. The position also requires following applicable food-safety and sanitary transportation guidelines, assisting with truck loading, and performing other duties as assigned. The posted schedule is 6:00 AM to 2:45 PM, with overtime. The typical workweek is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, though extended hours and possible weekends are required or may occur. Drivers may work evenings or nights, travel on holidays or weekends, and may in some cases be away from home for two to four days. Work can be strenuous and may involve exposure to heat, cold, dust, and irritants. Safety equipment, including steel-toed boots, is used for machinery operation. Pre-employment drug testing is required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is identified as ideal.
Valid Class C driver's license.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Knowledge of safe driving practices and methods.
Knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspections, and maintenance.
Knowledge of FSMA Section 111 (21 CFR Parts 1 and 11) and Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food guidelines.
Ability to lift heavy objects over 50 pounds and perform strenuous physical work.
Skill using E-log books and a computer/tablet system.
Ability to conduct investigations of accidents.
Ability to speak clearly and maintain accurate records.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Positive work history and ability to maintain solid attendance.
Availability to work extended hours and possible weekends.
Ability to manually complete required paperwork and reports.
Desire to serve customers and support the warehouse department.
Ability to accurately read gauges and dials.
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 when necessary.
Ability to perform the hand, arm, leg, and foot motions needed to drive, and the twisting, turning, and bending needed to load and unload.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.
Successful completion of required pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of previous delivery-vehicle driving experience preferred.
Experience using a forklift and electric pallet jack.

Responsibilities

Drive delivery trucks or vans weighing 26,000 pounds or less safely and efficiently.
Deliver company products over established routes or within an established territory.
Load and unload merchandise at customer locations, including items weighing 50 pounds.
Develop and maintain effective relationships between the company and its customers.
Represent the company positively through safe, responsible driving practices.
Safely maneuver company vehicles at varying speeds and in difficult conditions, including heavy traffic, inclement weather, and tight loading docks.
Perform pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip equipment inspections and immediately report defects.
Keep the vehicle interior clean and orderly.
Promptly report accidents, delays, emergencies, and irregularities involving pickups or freight deliveries.
Submit paperwork and documents required by Federal D.O.T. and Wismettac on time.
Obtain customer signatures for goods and receive payment when a cash-on-delivery arrangement applies.
Turn in receipts, payments, delivery records, and reports of mechanical problems.
Follow applicable FSMA Section 111 and Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food guidelines set by Logistics Headquarters.
Assist with loading trucks and arranging items for ease of delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned.