Driver, Backhaul

Overview:

Location: McDonough, GA

Compensation:

• Local $29.67 per hour
• Long haul $.058 per mile

Overview:

Incumbent is responsible for transporting and delivering freight from third-party supplier locations to NDCP warehouses safely, legally and on-time. This position requires working in environments with variation in temperature and humidity (e.g., dry, cooler and freezer areas of the trailer, along with changing outdoor weather conditions.)

• Safely operates a tractor trailer truck that transports product to and from specified destinations.
• Conduct a proper pre-trip inspection to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate.
• Ensures delivery-related paperwork is in order before departing the Distribution Center or transportation hub.
• Prepares, receives and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery of products.
• Assists with the loading of trailer at supplier locations.
• Detaches loaded trailer and picks up empty trailers in a safe manner into store locations.
• Maintains proper logs of travel and product according to Federal, State and DOT regulations.
• Maintains contact with Member Services / applicable operations transportation personnel to communicate any delivery problems or delays.
• Ensures the cleanliness and presentation of the interior of the truck cab.
• Conducts a proper post-trip inspection to ensure equipment is in good working order to minimize delays the following day.
• Timely reports any vehicle maintenance or malfunction issues to the appropriate Transportation Supervisor.
• Utilizes a high level of customer service in serving as the primary NDCP point of contact between the Distribution Center and the supplier.

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred
• Current Class A CDL and Medical card required
• Minimum of six (6) months Class A CDL driving experience. Experience driving in the food industry is highly preferred
• Clean motor vehicle record (MVR) in accordance with NDCPs hiring requirements
• Ability and willingness to operate a manual and automatic transmission tractor
• Ability to safely operate a refrigeration unit and a lift gate
• On Board Computer/Electronic Log System experience preferred
• Ability to read a map and/or follow written directions to navigate assigned routes efficiently and safely
• Demonstrated knowledge of DOT regulations and Commercial Motor Vehicle requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills and exceptional customer service mentality
• Ability to work effectively in an individual and team environment
• Effective decision-making skills and sound judgement
• Ability and willingness to work varying work schedules, as needed, to support NDCPs operations