Burke - Truck Driver / Distribution Utility

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Nevada, IA

About The Position

This position primarily supports warehouse and shipping operations within the Distribution department, performing warehouse, shipping, receiving, and dock support functions for most scheduled work hours. Duties include trailer checks; loading and unloading trailers; receiving finished goods and raw materials; staging and storing pallets in warehouse rack locations; wrapping pallets for shipment; maintaining dock and warehouse housekeeping and sanitation; working in refrigerated and freezer environments; and completing shipping and receiving documentation. The position also serves as a backup Class A CDL driver and operates company tractors and trailers as needed to support business demands. Driving work may include moving trailers between production facilities and warehouses, spotting trailers at dock doors, transporting inventory, and assisting with other transportation-related tasks. Occasional preventive maintenance and light maintenance on tractors and trailers may be required. The role involves working with confidential and/or proprietary company information.

Requirements

Must have a Class A Iowa Commercial Driver’s License.
Must have a current D.O.T. physical card.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must have 6 months of work history.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Must be able to work in both hot and cold environments.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Commercial truck driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform trailer checks.
Load and unload trailers.
Receive finished goods and raw materials.
Stage and store pallets in warehouse rack locations.
Wrap pallets for shipment.
Maintain housekeeping and sanitation in dock and warehouse areas.
Work in refrigerated and freezer environments.
Complete required shipping and receiving documentation.
Operate company tractors and trailers as needed to support business demands.
Move trailers between production facilities and warehouses, spot trailers at dock doors, and transport inventory.
Assist with other transportation-related tasks when required.
Perform occasional preventive maintenance and light maintenance on tractors and trailers.