Transportation Driver, Class A (Day Shift)

Description
Producers Dairy Foods , a family-owned leading supplier and distributor of high-quality award-winning dairy products, has been located in the Central Valley of California since 1932. If you're looking for a place to work where you'll be treated like a member of the family and have the opportunity to interact daily with our loyal customers, you'll find it with Producers Dairy Foods.
We are looking for dedicated Transportation Driver, Class A (Day Shift) to join our winning team out of Hayward, CA. The Transportation Driver will be responsible for transporting our products to our valued customers in a timely, cost efficient manner. The Transportation Driver will be responsible for demonstrating the Producers Dairy Core Values and carrying out our purpose of Nourishing Lives.
Responsibilities:

• Compliance with all federal, state and company driving regulations.
• Interfacing with customers in a friendly professional manner delivering superior customer service.
• Verifying assigned delivery route for the day; obtaining the proper delivery tickets and load sheets along with any other resources in order to successfully complete deliveries.
• Locating assigned equipment in yard; performing a vehicle pre-trip inspection and recording any deficiencies; checking load-in trailer for stability while transporting and accurately counting product.
• Locating empty equipment (bossy carts, green cases, IC racks); counting and securing equipment on pallets if warranted.
• Loading equipment on trailer for return to our locations; maintaining accurate records of transported equipment.
• Collecting, reviewing, and submitting accurate route settlement paperwork.
• Maintaining professional and appropriate dress, hygiene and personal appearance.
• Completing preventive maintenance requirements; troubleshooting malfunctions; maintaining safe vehicle conditions.
• Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Producers Dairy Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities.
• This job description reflects management's assignments of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications:
Minimum:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must be able to read, write and speak English. Ability to read, write and speak in Spanish a plus.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• A minimum of two (2) years on the road driving experience.
• Valid Class A driver license and a clean DMV record.
• Knowledge, comprehension, and compliance with DOT rules/regulations.
• Demonstrate good judgment and problem solving skills as well as being an organized record keeper.
• Demonstrated organization and accuracy skills; self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects/tasks with competing deadlines.
• Must demonstrate the ability to solve problems, accept constructive feedback and show flexibility should priorities and/or deadlines change.
• Scheduling and map reading experience.

Preferred:

• Previous public relations/customer service experience.
• Previous experience with XATA, ADI, or any handheld device.

Producers offers its employees a team-oriented work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including medical/dental/vision benefits and 401(k) retirement plan.
Producers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Producers participates in E-Verify.