Semi-Truck Driver CDL

Semi-Truck Driver About Twin City Foods, Inc Twin City Foods Inc. began as a small frozen vegetable processing company in Stanwood, WA in 1945. Twin City Foods has grown to become one of the nation's largest independent processors of frozen vegetables. For over 75 years, Twin City Foods has been committed to growing, harvesting, processing, freezing, packaging, and distributing the highest quality quick frozen vegetable (IQF) products. By consistently exceeding expectations, we've become a leader in serving the needs of customers both domestically and abroad. At every level, we deliver quality and value that is unmatched. What We're Looking For: We are currently hiring a Semi-Truck Driver. As a Semi-Truck Driver, you will be responsible for the safe operation of diesel-powered tractor trailer combination with automatic and manual transmission, to transport and deliver products. You must meet state and federal requirement for Class A licensing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned) * Transport product between plants, keeping accurate count of product being moved to various locations. * Moving oversized equipment on low-boy and double trailers. * Inspects truck and trailer for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition. * Ensures load is secure and sealed. * Keep equipment clean, recognize problems on equipment, fix minor problems, and fuel equipment. * Perform emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, etc. * Position locks, tie rope/chains and load locks around items to secure cargo during transit. May install tire chains in winter. * Maintains driver log according to I.C. regulations and fuel slips. * Assists workers in loading and unloading truck. At times, may stack cases up to 55 lbs. * Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other loading equipment. * Maintain required licensing (WA State Driver's License with CDL Class A endorsement and current Medical Examiner's Certificate). TWIC must be kept up to date. * Maintain knowledge of current DOT laws and regulations. * Notify employer of any moving violations, accident and/or equipment damages, the day of said notice while operating a company vehicle. * Notify employer of any moving violations at the start of their next working day when violation occurs off-the-job and in own vehicle. * All notifications will initially be verbal to their direct supervisor and documented by supervisor. Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions. Technical Skills - Shares expertise with others. Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions. Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work. Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. TCF drivers are expected to represent the Company with a positive, professional image to our customers and public by: * Taking all reasonable precautions to ensure their personal hygiene and cleanliness. Clothing must be clean, free of holes and not be excessively loose or baggy. * Full length pants are required. Shorts, rolled up pants, skirts and dresses are not allowed. Shirts with sleeves are required. All clothing must be free of rhinestones, glitter, or any like materials which may come loose. * Beards (more than 2 days growth), goatees, sole patches, handle bar and waxed mustaches are not allowed on any TCF employee. * The use of tobacco products is not allowed inside any company building or in any company vehicle. This includes electronic cigarettes (or personal vaporizers), cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco, and chewing tobacco. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Works quickly. Safety and Security - Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Due to wet, slippery, and/or uneven surfaces, drivers are required to wear personal footwear that is suitable for driving and working in those conditions. Open toed, open heeled, or moccasin type footwear is not permitted. This includes: Flip flops, sandals, crocs and similar footwear. Washington state law prohibits the use of wireless communication devices while driving by holding the device to your ear, or to send, read or write a text message. It is Twin City Foods' policy that use of cell phones while driving company vehicles is to be in a hands-free mode only. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and minimum of three years of experience operating a semi-truck and trailer. Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization in English. Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: No Computer skills needed at this time. Certificates and Licenses: WA State Driver's License with CDL Class A endorsement and TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) and current Medical Examiner's Certificate. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no employee supervisory responsibilities; however, each driver is responsible for supervising the loading and unloading of their vehicle. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and risk of vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places while securing a load; fumes; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather) and work with flammable liquids. Work surfaces are concrete, dock plates, gravel, and dirt (mud). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and hearing protection is required in designated areas. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, frequently carrying objects weighing up to 60lbs. * Stand, walk, or sit a maximum of 3 hours prior to each break (maximum hours worked per week as allowed by DOT is 60 hours). * Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, into and out of tractor, on and off of forklift and the like, using feet and legs and hands and arms. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces. * Able to twist/turn trunk of body from side to side, bend downward and forward at the waist, bend the legs at the knees, kneel and crouch. * Extend both hands and arms in any direction, finger, handle, grasp, turn or feel. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. * Talking, hearing, and sense of smell are required on constant basis. * The physical requirements of a driver necessitate the constant use of legs, arms and hands to operate all functions of the semi-truck. * Selected employee will be required to pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen and E-Verify* Benefits of a Semi-Truck Driver * Wage $28.00 per hour * Excellent Benefit Package * Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. * Flexible Spending Account * Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance. * Paid Holidays-10 paid holidays per year. * 401K Retirement Plan. Work Location: Candidate will be based out of the Pasco facility and will be required to travel to the Company's multiple facilities in Washington State. Will also be required to travel to multiple outside storge facilities. Twin City Foods, Inc. an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see government poster: "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal." If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (509-546-0850) or email at [email protected].