Truck Driver - CDL A (Mon-Fri 2:30am-4:30am Start)

John Vena Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

4d•$24 - $28

About The Position

Bring on the fruits and veg! As a Driver for our Logistics team, you will work to distribute some of the most interesting, exciting, and fun specialty produce to retailers, food service distributors, and food manufacturers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. It's one of the most important jobs in our company! This fast-paced role is for collaborative, energetic, and upbeat people! What does a JVI Truck Driver do? Your primary focus will be loading and unloading products as well as transporting products to and from our customers’ locations, big and small. You’ll become an expert in handling fresh fruits and vegetables. Our Truck Drivers don’t just transport produce. You’ll also plan delivery schedules and routes to achieve the most efficient and timely delivery of product, review orders and ensure that they are accurate and that quality is up to company standards, as well as follow all driver safety laws while maintaining a clean and safe truck at all times. Maintaining operational logs, assisting with product pickup and order consolidation, and assisting customers with any questions and/or concerns with their orders are also important tasks. Safety First: We are a SAFETY FIRST culture here at JVI – full stop. We have policies in place to ensure this is a safe, healthy environment for you and all our team members.

Requirements

Eligibility to Work in US – You must be eligible to work in the US.
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid CDL Class A level license with clean driving record
2+ years of experience
Eye for Detail – We need your expertise to ensure orders are delivered timely to our customers and that their orders are complete.
Dedication & Motivation – If you love going the extra mile to make customers happy, you’ll do well here.
Reliable & Responsible – We need you! Can you show up for your teammates?
Excellent communication and time management planning skills – Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with customers and team members.
Great time management planning skills and meeting strict deadlines – Delivering produce on time, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining high quality performance.
Ability to work independently – Taking initiative, performing tasks with minimal supervision, strong problem-solving skills, and taking ownership.
Operate our company’s trucks safely and efficiently – Be in compliance with all safety regulations, traffic laws, and company policies, in addition to demonstrating excellent driving skills.

Nice To Haves

Fresh produce knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Loading and unloading products
Transporting products to and from our customers’ locations
Plan delivery schedules and routes to achieve the most efficient and timely delivery of product
Review orders and ensure that they are accurate and that quality is up to company standards
Follow all driver safety laws while maintaining a clean and safe truck at all times
Maintaining operational logs
Assisting with product pickup and order consolidation
Assisting customers with any questions and/or concerns with their orders

Benefits

Competitive wage, paid weekly
Opportunity for overtime pay
FREE healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) for you AND your dependents
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Paid holidays (after 90-day probation period)
Paid sick time
Optional Aflac short-term disability, life insurance, and accident plans
Range of available shifts
True full-time – We DO NOT cut hours!
Free coffee & snacks