DRIVER II (CLASS A CDL) - 3RD SHIFT (391)

Now Foods•Bloomingdale, IL

6d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves both warehouse and driving duties. As a warehouse associate, you will operate a forklift to prepare customer orders, receive and process product from vendors, perform general housekeeping, and assist with loading and unloading trailers. As a driver, you will perform mandatory safety checks on the vehicle and trailer, adhere to all DOT regulations and company safe driving policies, inspect and secure freight, and deliver products to retail stores and customer locations. You will also be responsible for maintaining driver logs, collecting payments for COD orders, handling customer returns, resolving service complaints, and ensuring the cleanliness of the tractor, loading dock, and trailers. Compliance with safety and GMP requirements is essential.

Requirements

Two to three years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last five years required.
CDL Class A license with Air Brake Endorsement required.
Previous driving experience with good safety and driving record.
Knowledge of Chicago and suburban streets and locations.
Ability to read, interpret and follow highway traffic signs, signals and GPS required.
Three (3) years DMV/MVR record with no moving violations or accidents.
Ability to operate and earn certifications in various PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks), such as Dock Stocker, Sit down and Reach trucks.
Basic computer skills required; ability to navigate and to use GPS, electronic log devices (ELDs or elogs) to record driver and vehicle activity such as hours of service (HOS) and records of duty status (RODS).
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, off shifts and/or weekends to support the business.
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 read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required, including accepting responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
Follows all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to consistently meet quality, safety and efficiency goals.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to effectively relate to team members and customers.
Excellent attention to detail skills; and demonstrated high quality of work.
Strong time management skills; ability to prioritize and calmly handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; demonstrate a strong sense of urgency; and flexibility to change tasks frequently as business needs require.
Leads by example and models NOW’s core values and tenets.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate and earn certifications in various PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks), such as Dock Stocker, Sit down and Reach trucks.

Responsibilities

Drives forklift to prepare customer orders.
Receives product from vendors, wraps and bands pallets.
Performs general housekeeping duties.
Helps load and unload trailers as needed.
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 insure they meet company safety standards and takes appropriate action as needed.
Immediately reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.
Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
Performs count check of items and checks BOL (Bill of Lading) or customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
Checks and accurately and legibly completes all required paperwork associated with freight.
Drives to and delivers loads according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
Performs damage control checks on items, scanning and contacting supervisor about damage according to company policy.
Ensures that tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/and secured at all times.
Drives semi-trailer truck, straight truck or cargo van to deliver NOW Foods and other health/natural food products, and company correspondence to Fruitful Yield retail stores and customers' places of business.
Accurately maintains driver log and ensures it is completed in a timely manner.
Collects payment from customers for COD, makes change when needed, and records transactions on customer receipt.
Records delivery information.
Issues or obtains customer signature on receipt for pickup or delivery.
Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors.
Listens to and resolves service complaints in a professional and timely manner.
Unloads truck and takes product into store or customer business.
Loads and unloads damaged goods or customer returns and bring to a warehouse to complete necessary paperwork.
Unloads all equipment, materials and removes trash from trailers as required.
Loads truck.
Picks up raw materials and supplies from vendors and transports to main warehouse or distribution center.
Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keeps trailers clear and clean as required.
Complies with safety and GMP requirements.
Supports a culture of safe production and exhibits safe work practices.
Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in safety activities.
Effectively provides and accepts constructive peer-to-peer feedback on safety performance.
Adheres to policies, procedures, SOP’s, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures.
Reports ALL workplace incidents to supervisor immediately.
Communicates concerns to supervisor, reports hazards, and provides input on prevention.
Properly uses, wears, and stores Personal Protective Equipment when required.
Participates on safety teams and/or completes safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities.