OTR Driver
About The Position
Midwest Refrigerated Services is a full-service 3PL company providing refrigerated logistics services for the food industry. Based in Milwaukee, WI, we operate the largest fresh 48 state LTL consolidation pool with more than 100+ trucks, and offer multiple sites with cooler, and air-conditioned storage, distribution and cross-docking services. We operate refrigerated and non-refrigerated warehouses for storage needs but also Value Added Services such as specialty packing, kitting and fulfillment needs. We work with some of the household names that your family puts on the dinner table every night. It’s an important job, one that makes a difference in your community. This is the first step in launching your career with a family-run company that cares about you, your family and your success. We encourage our employees to learn and grow with us, while enjoying the friendly culture and great benefits that come with the MRS experience. At Midwest Refrigerated Services, we are driven by our Midwest Values of: Modesty, Integrity, Dependability, Work Ethic, Efficiency, Safety, Trust. It is the expectation that all employees exemplify these values. This position must possess and maintain a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver License for at least 2 years. Qualify meeting the requirements of a Federal Medical Card and the fit for duty standards. Be able to operate all facets of tractor / trailer combination equipment in a satisfactory and safe manner. Possess strong communication abilities to interface with customers and the public representing the company in a positive and professional manner.
Requirements
- Possess and maintain a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver License for at least 2 years.
- Meet the requirements of a Federal Medical Card and the fit for duty standards.
- Be able to operate all facets of tractor / trailer combination equipment in a satisfactory and safe manner.
- Possess strong communication abilities to interface with customers and the public representing the company in a positive and professional manner.
- Ability to repeatedly bend at the waist/neck, twist & rotate hands, wrists, shoulders, elbows and forearms.
- Ability to appraise, evaluate & adequately respond to environmental strain/emotional stress.
- Ability to withstand abrupt hour changes, irregular work/rest cycles, noise/vibration, temperature/weather extremes, irregular meals, and delays.
- Available for flexible start/finish time to accommodate customer requests.
- Be able to climb in and out of tractor & trailer.
- Possess satisfactory, verifiable experience and/or appropriate training in Interstate Commercial Class “A” Vehicle Operation & the transportation of freight.
Responsibilities
- Complete daily logbooks & vehicle inspection reports
- Complete customer & task specific trip reports
- Hooking/unhooking various tractor trailer combinations, lower/raise landing gear & open/close cargo doors.
- Observe & abide by all company policies in the Company Handbook/ Driver Safety Manual
- Operate within the guidelines of all state & federal DOT regulations.
- Accurately & legibly complete all required paperwork associated with the delivery of freight.
- Maintain a daily record of duty status in accordance with federal, state & company requirements.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- flex spending account
- dependent care
- Critical Illness
- Identity Theft
- Accident
- Hospital Indemnity
- company paid life insurance
- company paid short-term disability
- company paid long term disability
- 401K plan with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay (with 2 Floating Holidays)
- Referral Bonuses
- Access to the EAP program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
