Whitsons Culinary Group is hiring: CDL A Driver in Islandia

SHIFT- Rotating schedule Weekends plus 3 weekdays. SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the safe operation of class A vehicles. Class A vehicles have a GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) of more than 26,000 lbs. and are a truck/trailer combination. This position is also responsible for the safe pickup and delivery of product the vehicle is carrying. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: * Drive the vehicle into position for loading and unloading. * Assist with loading to make sure goods are correctly stowed. * Communicate with office. * Deliver and unload goods at required site. * Obtain a receipt for goods delivered. * Perform vehicle check daily. Vehicle report must be completed and submitted weekly. * Hand in all gas receipts/cards. * Maintain an odometer log daily. * Clean vehicle inside and out on daily basis. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Follow Whitsons Driver Policy Guidelines * Whitsons is not responsible for any traffic violations while you are driving the company vehicle and are on company time. If you receive a traffic violation, you will be responsible for the ticket. * Perform additional duties as assigned. * No other passengers permitted in vehicle unless authorized by manager. * Must adhere to all motor vehicle laws and regulations. * Must be cautious of bad weather conditions that can make their job hazardous * Report all mechanical problems and concerns to shipping Payrate: $25.00/hour REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES Education: * High school graduate or equivalent. * Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as required Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies: * Class A driver's license in good standing. To be considered in good standing, the license must not have any moving violations or at fault accidents within 4 years. * Excellent driving record is required. * Knowledge of all state regulations regarding height and weight maximums and truck operation. * OSHA familiarity/training * On-the-job training is provided. * Basic English Reading * Able to pass background screening PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform 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 team member is frequently required to: * Walk, talk and hear * Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls * Reach with hands and arms. * Frequent use of foot/feet to operate foot pedals on trucks. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. * Extensive physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: * The work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, specifically the packing and warehousing areas * Driving in sitting position while in vehicle much of the workday is required. * Standing some of the workday is required. * Work requires movement in and out of vehicle and moving product in and out of vehicle. * Work requires movement in and out of store rooms, near heavy machinery and freezers * Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. * The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as the needs of Whitsons and requirements of the job change. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled