Driver, Trainee Hourly
About The Position
Take your career further with McLane! A teammate in this position learns the essential functions of the Driver job including the accurate and timely distribution of products to various customer locations. The Driver Trainee gains exposure to warehouse and other operational functions as part of the developmental process of becoming a McLane Driver. On site (Northfield) CDLA School that is fully paid by McLane. School is Monday - Friday in Northfield, MN. Pay Rate: $23.50 an hour while in school and training. Must have CDLA Permit. Day 1 Benefits available: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days. Paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave accrual, educational assistance program, and more!
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have CDLA Permit.
- Complete training and receive Class A CDL in 6 months or less.
- Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by McLane customers.
- Stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions.
- Read and comprehend labels, instructions, and bills of lading.
- Perform mathematical calculations to verify quantities of product.
- Communicate with customers, management, and other teammates.
- Safely drive a tractor-trailer, use a 2-wheeled dolly, ramp, and on board PeopleNet devices.
Responsibilities
- Maneuver tractor into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure.
- Operates truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
- Inspect tractor-trailer equipment for defects pre/post trip and submit DOT inspection report indicating condition.
- Operates Driver Delivery Handheld (DDH), document delivery receipts/product temperatures and exceptions. Inspects trailer to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product.
- Rides and trains with Driver Trainer of tractor-trailer to various destinations, gaining knowledge of commercial driving regulations and observing the Driver's skill in starting engine properly, approaching intersections, making turns, backing, parking, and maneuvering vehicle on the road and on customer premises.
- Maintain driver log (Manual or PeopleNet) according to DOT regulations, documenting delivery receipt, product temperatures and exceptions.
- Assists the Driver in unloading trailer and delivering product into customer premises.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
- Paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave accrual, educational assistance program, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Food Services and Drinking Places
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
