Class A OTR Driver at Dairy Farmers of America

, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CDL-A, Tractor Trailer Operation, Route Delivery, DOT Compliance, Loading and Unloading, Shipment Verification, Equipment Inspection, Food Safety, Customer Relationship Management, Hand-held Device Operation

Industry

Dairy Product Manufacturing

Description

PET Dairy has immediate job openings for dependable CDL-A Route delivery truck drivers to operate a straight truck safely and efficiently and manually unload/deliver various dairy products to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Our drivers build relationships with each customer using their positive, friendly attitudes and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations. PET Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At PET Dairy, we create fluid milk and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy. By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us! Earn up to 70K a year!!! Qualifications Requirements * Drives Tractor Trailer and transports products from location to another (plant, branch). * May drop deliver to large accounts; non-driver-controlled order; delivers on a Tractor Trailer * Verify shipment accuracy and assure saleable condition of product. * Transact proper documentation in computerized hand-held device or paper. * Load/unload trucks. * Resolve discrepancies and communicate major issues to Supervisor. * Inspect equipment according to company and DOT regulations; Tractor, trailer, pallet jack, load bars, lift gates. * Maintain a valid Class A and current DOT medical card. Per Company and/or DOT regulations, report any moving violations to management immediately. * Complete all daily DOT and customer paperwork including delivery tickets, pre and post trip inspections, driver logs, and vehicle service reports. * Required to either transport product across state lines, or if delivering intrastate, to haul some products that originate in other states. * Stock and/or rotate product in warehouse where required. * Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes. * Know and comply with all Department of Transportation regulations per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook. * Follow Good Manufacturing Practices. * Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area. * Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas. * Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately. * Perform other duties as assigned. An Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Operate a straight truck to safely deliver dairy products to customers on an assigned route schedule. Build positive customer relationships while managing shipment accuracy and maintaining DOT documentation.