Driver I

Job Details
Job Location
California - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Description
Organization: Transportation Dept. Location: Rancho Cucamonga,
This Position Reports Directly to Transportation Manager

• Driving.
• Quality.
• General Sanitation, Operations, and Maintenance.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by management.

Driving & Unloading:

• Assist supervisor or manager with any transportation needs.
• Ensure that equipment is always clean and operable.
• Follow directions on proper driving and unloading techniques.
• Always operate vehicles with care and safety and in all places.
• Ask supervisor questions when in doubt about any procedures assigned.
• Be trained and licensed to operate a commercial vehicle and operate it in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform all tasks assigned in a timely manner.
• Inspect vehicle (pre-trip & post-trip)
• Make sure that trailers are clean and presentable.
• Always have the warehouse manager or supervisor do a final inspection of the loaded trailer before leaving Honeyville Grain.
• Use proper unloading techniques with electric pallet jacks or hand-stacks.
• Report any accidents or damage to the manager or supervisor immediately.
• Be trained to unload different trailers, vans, bulk, bulk oil, etc.

Quality:
Strictly follow all procedures:

• Safety

• Cleanliness
• Proper driving techniques on roadways
• Customer satisfaction
• Maintain license current and medical certification up to date.
• Etc.

• Visually inspect the load prior to leaving.
• Always wear hair nets and bump hats when inside the production rooms.
• Keep pockets empty of items that could fall into the product.
• Record any findings of contamination or infestation on any and report it to the manager or supervisor immediately.
• Ensure that all loaded and unloaded products are of the best possible quality.
• Notify the supervisor or manager of any quality problems or concerns.
• Keep good personal hygiene habits.
• The driver is a representative of the Company and strives to be the best representation of the Company.
• Always provide quality to the customers unloading, hand-stack, be courteous, and friendly

General Sanitation and Maintenance:

• Cleanliness of equipment inside and outside.
• Empty trash as needed and maintain a clean and sanitary vehicle.
• Keep samples of any unusual findings
• Maintain equipment by completing repair order forms.
• Complete and maintain all required inspection forms.
• Be neatly organized with all forms and paperwork.
• Keep the assigned area clean and sanitized.

Other Operations:

• Assist in other Production and Warehouse operations as needed.
• Follow all Company Safety Regulations as found in the Safety Handbook.
• Follow all rules and regulations implemented by the Company.
• Be courteous while driving and when delivering.
• Drivers cannot operate Company Vehicles while under the influence of any substance that can impair driving ability.
• Drivers must comply with all federal, state, and local laws applicable to commercial driving.
• Always fasten seat belts (passengers also)
• Drivers may not carry passengers unless they are an employee of Honeyville Grain, Inc.

Qualifications
Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• A minimum of 2 to 4 years of transportation experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent organizational skills
• DOT / FSMA knowledge
• Knowledge of Samsara or TMS applications.
• Critical thinking skills and knowledge of analytics.
• Ability to communicate and lead a team of 30 plus.
• Complex problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well with team members and navigate stressful situations.
• Knowledge of Hazmat requirements
• Must maintain a current Class A license with endorsements.
• Bi-lingual a plus