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

Now Foods•Bloomingdale, IL

17h•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 and other health and natural food products, company correspondence, and supplies. Routes operate from the Bloomingdale and/or Roselle, Illinois facilities, with a focus on deliveries between the Bloomingdale manufacturing facilities and the Roselle distribution center. Drivers also make backhauls and return to Bloomingdale or Roselle at the end of the shift. The work includes customer deliveries and pickups, loading and unloading, warehouse tasks, vehicle and freight inspections, required documentation, and maintaining safe operations in compliance with company policies and Department of Transportation regulations. The employee communicates professionally with customers, vendors, coworkers, and dispatchers; resolves service complaints; and supports safe production practices. The role involves frequent driving and stops, working in varying weather conditions, traveling between locations, and performing physical tasks including loading and unloading products and handling items weighing up to 75 pounds.

Requirements

Two to three years of documented tractor-trailer experience within the last five years.
Valid CDL Class A license with Air Brake Endorsement.
Three-year DMV/MVR record with no moving violations or accidents.
Previous driving experience with a good safety and driving record.
Knowledge of Chicago and suburban streets and locations; ability to read, interpret, and follow highway traffic signs and signals, and use GPS.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely, accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Ability to follow federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, guidelines, company policies, procedures, SOPs, and safe work practices.
Ability to consistently meet quality, safety, and efficiency goals; excellent problem-solving skills; strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; and attention to detail.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, a sense of urgency, and flexibility to change tasks as business needs require.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including computing rates, ratios, and percentages.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to use GPS and electronic logging devices to record hours of service and records of duty status.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, off shifts, and weekends as needed.
Ability to work in inclement weather and make frequent stops, including 10 or more per shift.
Ability to perform the described physical duties, including regularly lifting, moving, dragging, sliding, raising, or placing items weighing up to 75 pounds and frequently standing, walking, sitting, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and entering or exiting vehicles.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Responsibilities

Drive a tractor-trailer, straight truck, or cargo van on local routes and complete deliveries and pickups according to predetermined schedules.
Perform required pre- and post-trip inspections of the tractor or truck and trailer, report safety issues and needed repairs, and follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect and secure freight; verify item counts and bills of lading or customer invoices; complete required freight paperwork, driver logs, and delivery records accurately and promptly.
Scan and report damaged items according to company policy; secure the tractor, trailer, and freight; and obtain customer signatures or collect and record COD payments when required.
Load and unload trucks and trailers, deliver products into customer locations, handle customer returns and damaged goods, and pick up raw materials and supplies from vendors.
Drive a forklift to prepare customer orders; receive vendor products; wrap and band pallets; and assist with warehouse and general housekeeping duties.
Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, coworkers, and dispatch; resolve service complaints in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain cleanliness of the tractor, loading dock area, and trailers, and remove equipment, materials, or trash from trailers as required.
Comply with safety and GMP requirements, use required personal protective equipment, report incidents and hazards, and participate in safety activities.
Operate powered industrial trucks as needed and meet quality, safety, and efficiency goals.