Truck Driver

Mission Produce • Woolwich Township, NJ

7d

About The Position

The Truck Driver delivers shipments to assigned destinations safely while following Department of Transportation and company guidelines. The role includes inspecting and maintaining the tractor and trailer, ensuring cargo is properly loaded and secured, delivering freight accurately and on time, and completing required documentation and driver logs. The driver works across all shifts and may load and unload trucks as required.

Requirements

• Class A Driver’s License.
• May be required to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift driving or pallet jack experience.
• Experience with 53-foot trailers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a daily pre-trip inspection of the tractor and trailer before leaving the facility.
• Complete and submit the vehicle condition report.
• Fuel the tractor and trailer as needed.
• Ensure cargo is properly loaded and secured before departure.
• Deliver all freight accurately and on time.
• Deliver freight according to customer procedures.
• Note overages, shortages, and damages (OS&Ds) on bills of lading and communicate them upon delivery.
• Operate the vehicle in accordance with FMCSA requirements as road conditions permit.
• Adjust driving to weather, traffic, and other conditions or expectations.
• Submit all bills to dispatch or the shipping supervisor daily and communicate any exceptions.
• Maintain daily driver logs and submit them to dispatch.
• Work across all shifts.
• Load and unload trucks as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed