Driver - Class B

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.•Santa Fe Springs, CA

12d•$28

About The Position

The Class B Driver drives delivery trucks weighing 26,000 pounds or more to deliver company food products along established routes or within an established territory. The role includes loading and unloading merchandise, securing cargo, conducting vehicle inspections, supporting warehouse operations, and providing customer service. Drivers are expected to represent the company positively through safe, responsible driving and effective customer relationships. Some interstate or long-distance driving may be required. The position involves physical work, including lifting and handling freight weighing more than 50 pounds, and spending approximately 80% to 90% of the day sitting and driving. Drivers must complete required Department of Transportation and company paperwork, maintain accurate delivery and vehicle records, and follow applicable food-safety and sanitary-transportation requirements. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with overtime; extended hours and possible weekends are also noted. Work may involve evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays, depending on the branch and route. Pre-employment drug testing is required, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

Requirements

Knowledge of safe driving practices and methods.
Knowledge of DOT regulations covering safe driving, hours of service, inspection, and maintenance.
Knowledge of FSMA Section 111 and Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food guidelines.
Ability to lift heavy objects weighing over 50 pounds and perform strenuous physical work.
Skill in using electronic logbook computer or tablet systems.
Ability to conduct accident investigations.
Ability to speak clearly and read, write, and speak English.
Ability to maintain accurate records and manually complete required paperwork and reports.
Tact, patience, courtesy, and interpersonal skills.
Positive work history and ability to maintain solid attendance.
Availability to work extended hours and possible weekends.
Desire to serve customers and support the warehouse department.
Ability to accurately read gauges and dials.
Ability to enter and exit a vehicle cab using footholds and handholds.
Ability to spend 80% to 90% of the workday sitting and driving.
Ability to bend, lift freight, and perform the motions needed to drive and load or unload a trailer.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.
Must complete pre-employment drug testing.

Responsibilities

Drive delivery trucks weighing 26,000 pounds or more safely and efficiently.
Deliver company products over established routes or within an established territory.
Load and unload merchandise at customer locations and arrange truck items for ease of delivery.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with customers and represent the company positively.
Operate company vehicles safely in varied conditions, including heavy traffic, inclement weather, and tight loading-dock areas.
Perform pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip equipment inspections and immediately report defects.
Keep the tractor interior clean and orderly.
Promptly report accidents, delays, emergencies, and irregularities involving pickups or freight deliveries.
Submit required Federal D.O.T. and company paperwork and documents on time.
Obtain customer signatures for receipts and collect payment when deliveries are cash on delivery.
Turn in receipts, payments, delivery records, and reports of truck mechanical problems.
Follow applicable FSMA Section 111 and Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food guidelines.
Assist with loading trucks and perform other warehouse or driver duties as assigned.