Seasonal Truck Driver
About The Position
Mission Produce (Nasdaq: AVO) is a global leader in the worldwide fresh produce business, delivering fresh Hass avocados and mangos to retail, wholesale and foodservice customers in over 25 countries. Since 1983, Mission Produce has been sourcing, producing and distributing fresh Hass avocados, and today also markets mangos and grows blueberries as part of its diversified portfolio. The Company is vertically integrated and owns five state-of-the-art packing facilities across the U.S., Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala. With sourcing capabilities across 20+ premium growing regions, the company provides a year-round supply of premium fresh fruit. Mission’s global distribution network includes strategically positioned forward distribution centers across key markets throughout North America, China, Europe, and the UK, offering value-added services such as ripening, bagging, custom packing and logistical management. For more information, please visit www.missionproduce.com. JOB SUMMARY The Truck Driver is responsible for delivering all shipments to their assigned destination in a safe manner while following DOT and company guidelines.
Requirements
- Class A Driver’s License.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift driving / pallet jack experience preferred.
- 53’ trailer experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Pre-trip inspection on tractor and trailer daily before leaving facility.
- Complete and turn in vehicle condition report.
- Fuel tractor and trailer as needed.
- Assure cargo is properly loaded and secured prior to departure.
- Responsible for timely and accurate delivery of all freight.
- Deliver freight as per customer procedures.
- Note any OS&Ds on BOLs and relay upon delivery.
- Operate vehicle in accordance with FMCSA as road conditions permit.
- Adjust for weather, traffic and any other expectations.
- Turn in all bills to dispatch/shipping supervisory daily and communicate any exceptions.
- Maintain daily driver logs and turn in to dispatch.
- Work across all shifts.
- Load and unload trucks as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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