Driver - Groveland

National DCP • Groveland, FL

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About The Position

Job Title: Driver Location: Groveland, FL Compensation: $34.35/hour Overview: Incumbent is responsible for transporting and delivering trailers of freight to applicable transportation hubs or alternate designated drop locations safely, legally and on-time. This position requires working in environments with variation in temperature and humidity due to changing outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred
• Valid Class A CDL license with a clean driving record. 6-month driving experience minimum, 1 year desired
• Possess a current DOT Medical Certification Card and successfully pass DOT pre-employment requirements
• Ability to repetitively lift, tug pull 50lbs+ and operate a hand truck and/or hand pallet jack to delivery product to stores over multiple stops per shift
• Dependable attendance and a great customer service attitude
• IF APPLICABLE - Ability to operate a 10-speed manual transmission
• Ability to operate a lift gate and refrigeration unit

Responsibilities

• Operates a tractor trailer truck that transports product to and from specified destinations.
• Conduct a proper pre-trip inspection to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate.
• Ensures delivery-related paperwork is in order before departing the Distribution Center or transportation hub.
• Prepares, receives and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery of products.
• Maintains proper logs of travel and product according to Federal, State and DOT regulations.
• Maintains contact with NDCP’s Member Services team to communicate any problems or delays with deliveries.
• Ensures the cleanliness and presentation of the interior of the truck cab, as well as the removal of delivery-related trash at the store and production kitchen (i.e., shrink wrap, cardboard, crates and pallets).
• Conduct a proper post-trip inspection to ensure equipment is in good working order to minimize delays the following day. Reports any vehicle maintenance or malfunction issues to the distribution center.
• Serves as the face of NDCP and the main point of contact between the distribution center and the customer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees