Driver II (Class A CDL) -Weekend D Shift 6:00AM - 6:30PM Fri-Sun (391)

NOW Health Group INC•Bloomingdale, IL

4d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Drives a tractor-trailer, straight truck, or cargo van on local routes in the Chicagoland area to pick up and deliver food-grade products and, as needed, unload them. Routes operate from the Bloomingdale and/or Roselle, Illinois facilities, with a focus on daily deliveries between Bloomingdale manufacturing facilities and the Roselle distribution center. Daily backhauls return drivers to Bloomingdale or Roselle at the end of the shift. The driver communicates professionally with customers, vendors, coworkers, and dispatch, and completes routes in accordance with company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The role also includes warehouse and loading work, customer service, delivery documentation and payment handling, vehicle and freight inspections, and maintaining clean and secure vehicles and work areas. The position requires safe operation of commercial vehicles and powered industrial trucks, physical handling of freight, travel between locations, and work in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Two to three years of documented tractor-trailer experience within the last five years.
Valid Class A CDL with Air Brake Endorsement.
Three years of DMV/MVR history with no moving violations or accidents.
Previous driving experience with a good safety and driving record.
Knowledge of Chicago and suburban streets and locations, and ability to read, interpret, and follow highway traffic signs, signals, and GPS.
Ability to operate and earn certifications for powered industrial trucks, such as dock stockers, sit-down trucks, and reach trucks.
Basic computer skills and ability to use GPS and electronic logging devices to record driver and vehicle activity, including hours of service and records of duty status.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and related documents; write routine reports and correspondence; and communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculation of rates, ratios, and percentages.
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated quality of work.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, work with urgency, and adapt to changing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work safely and remain alert, accept responsibility for personal and others' safety, and consistently meet quality, safety, and efficiency goals.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, off shifts, and weekends as business needs require.
Ability to tolerate changing weather conditions, drive and work in inclement weather, make frequent stops (10 or more per shift), and travel between locations.
Ability to safely and frequently enter and exit a vehicle and its rear cargo area.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, stair use, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling controls, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing, and balancing.
Ability to regularly lift, move, drag, slide, raise, or place pallets and boxes weighing up to 75 pounds, and perform the specified handling, pulling, wrapping, and stacking tasks.
Ability to meet the position's vision requirements while driving, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Responsibilities

Drive a tractor-trailer, straight truck, or cargo van on local routes to pick up and deliver products and company correspondence.
Complete deliveries and pickups according to predetermined route schedules and return to Bloomingdale or Roselle facilities at the end of the shift.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tractor or truck and trailer; report safety issues, hazards, and repair needs promptly.
Follow DOT regulations, company safe-driving guidelines, safety procedures, and GMP requirements.
Inspect freight to ensure it is loaded and secured properly; verify item counts and bills of lading or customer invoices, and complete required paperwork accurately.
Check delivered items for damage, scan products, and contact a supervisor about damage according to company policy.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or secured as required; maintain driver logs and electronic records in a timely manner.
Collect and record COD payments, make change when needed, and obtain or provide customer signatures and receipts.
Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, coworkers, and dispatch; resolve service complaints promptly and professionally.
Unload deliveries and take products into stores or customer businesses; load and unload damaged goods and returns and complete related paperwork.
Load trucks and trailers, help load and unload trailers, and remove equipment, materials, and trash from trailers as required.
Pick up raw materials and supplies from vendors and transport them to the main warehouse or distribution center.
Use a forklift or other powered industrial trucks to prepare customer orders and perform warehouse tasks.
Receive vendor products, wrap and band pallets, and perform general housekeeping in the tractor, loading dock, warehouse, and trailers.
Participate in safety activities, report incidents and hazards, use required personal protective equipment, and contribute to prevention efforts.