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Local Produce Transportation Driver-Class A

Job Description: 

Legacy Farms has an exciting opportunity for an experienced driver in Buena Park, CA.  We are currently seeking a Local Produce Transportation Driver – Class A to efficiently deliver produce to customer locations in Orange County, Riverside County and Los Angeles County.  This individual will work out of our 100,000 square foot, state of the art distribution center.  We are looking for a driver who will follow driver safety rules and regulations and provide professional customer service at all times. You will also assist in the warehouse loading trucks, palletizing products, pull orders and perform other duties at the request of supervisors.

Legacy Farms values and treats each employee like family.  We have been in business for over 40 years, so we know how to run a business efficiently. Our relationships with customers are just as important as maintaining solid relationships with our employees.

Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Transport products to and from customer locations.
  • Run routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times.
  • Report customer rejections and missed orders.
  • Handle company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules and regulations, and perform pre-trip inspection.
  • May collect payment for goods delivered
  • Report accidents, injuries and any damage to equipment immediately.
  • Maintain a truck log, according to state and federal regulations.
  • Maintain telephone, radio, GPS contact with dispatch to receive delivery instructions and updates.
  • Responsible for upkeep of vehicles at end of shift- clean cab and box.
  • Work overtime hours when necessary.
  • All applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen.
Position Reports to: 
Fleet Supervisor and Operations Manager
Compensation/Salary: 
$15.50/hour
Requirements: 
  • Must have a minimum of three (3) years commercial trucking experience. Must maintain a violation free driving record.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Must have experience working in the produce industry.
Skills: 

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Stand for extended periods of time.
  • Lift and move cases (Selecting product and placing on a pallet) ranging in weight up to 75 pounds.
  • Sticker/ label packages for delivery
  • Must exhibit a high level of endurance, energy, and strength to successfully perform duties.
  • Must be able to climb on and off the box of the truck.
  • The work environment includes congested and high traffic areas, working alongside forklifts, single pallet jacks, electric walk behind jacks and hand carts.
  • Some duties are performed in the warehouse and will require work to be done in varying climates.
  • The shift end-time fluctuates daily with the employers needs.
  • Inter- Company Relationships:
  • Contact with all levels of personnel within the company, outside customers and vendors.
     

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