Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors
Direct - Driver Class A (Grand Rapids)
Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528
We encourage you to bring your talent and effort to Harvest Sherwood and contribute to our shared success, while having fun, serving our customers, and strengthening the local communities in which we operate. As the largest independent wholesale food distributor in the U.S., with 15 distribution centers from coast-to-coast, Harvest Sherwood is an essential business. We buy, sell and deliver fresh, high quality protein products and other foods to over 6,000 retail and foodservice customers.
Job Purpose
The Driver, Class A is responsible for driving a tractor trailer for the purpose of delivering and unloading various products. This requires using excellent customer service skills and working in accordance with state and DOT regulations
Key Responsibilities
The Driver, Class A will be assigned duties, based on organizational needs and priorities.
Deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows. Immediately inform management team of any deviationsUnload product from trailer, by hand or using hand cart/pallet jack, and place in designated customer storage areas. May include transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditionsFrequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72" to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart; constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailerVerify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returnsCollect money (cash or checks) where required, and turn in all funds collected dailyPickup, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns, and complete necessary paperworkPerform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Harvest Sherwood policies and proceduresPerform coupling/un-coupling procedures for the tractor/trailer as neededComplete Department of Transportation (DOT) logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports and reconcile with appropriate company representative as requiredFollow Harvest Sherwood preferred work methods at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditionsMaintain and safely operate all assigned equipment, including but not limited to hand cart, pallets jacks, and personal protective equipmentMaintain sanitary conditions in tractor and trailer and assist with maintaining sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yardPerform other tasks as neededQualifications and Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.
A minimum of one year of CDL driving experienceValid Class A Commercial Driver's License with an acceptable driving recordAble to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulationsMust be able to work a varied schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
Harvest-Sherwood is committed to offering competitive benefits to our employees and their dependents, including paid vacation, health insurances, and a 401K plan!
*We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Job Purpose
The Driver, Class A is responsible for driving a tractor trailer for the purpose of delivering and unloading various products. This requires using excellent customer service skills and working in accordance with state and DOT regulations
Key Responsibilities
The Driver, Class A will be assigned duties, based on organizational needs and priorities.
Deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows. Immediately inform management team of any deviationsUnload product from trailer, by hand or using hand cart/pallet jack, and place in designated customer storage areas. May include transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditionsFrequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72" to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart; constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailerVerify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returnsCollect money (cash or checks) where required, and turn in all funds collected dailyPickup, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns, and complete necessary paperworkPerform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Harvest Sherwood policies and proceduresPerform coupling/un-coupling procedures for the tractor/trailer as neededComplete Department of Transportation (DOT) logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports and reconcile with appropriate company representative as requiredFollow Harvest Sherwood preferred work methods at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditionsMaintain and safely operate all assigned equipment, including but not limited to hand cart, pallets jacks, and personal protective equipmentMaintain sanitary conditions in tractor and trailer and assist with maintaining sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yardPerform other tasks as neededQualifications and Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.
A minimum of one year of CDL driving experienceValid Class A Commercial Driver's License with an acceptable driving recordAble to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulationsMust be able to work a varied schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
Harvest-Sherwood is committed to offering competitive benefits to our employees and their dependents, including paid vacation, health insurances, and a 401K plan!
*We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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