Job Description:
Professional Produce is a company that has been around for three generations. Our mission is to provide our customers with exceptional personal service, prompt accurate information and the best value on premium quality fresh fruits and vegetables. We are currently looking for a Driver in Vernon, CA.
The Professional Produce Driver is responsible for the transport and delivery of products and is expected to be well presented in company uniforms, drive safely obeying all traffic laws and maintain product integrity.
We offer a competitive benefit package which includes medical, dental and a vacation program.
Responsibilities:
- Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations (if a Class A driver), to transport and deliver products.
- Perform inspections on trucks before loading goods.
- Report any equipment in the truck inoperable or missing.
- Monitor loading and unloading of goods.
- Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
- Ensure that cargo is well secured.
- Pickup and deliver goods as required.
- Maintains radio or telephone contact with dispatch or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new location.
- Assist warehouse staff as required.
- Clean trucks daily as required
- Maintain a log of their activities, condition of the vehicle and any cases of accidents, document and report the facts.
- At the end of shift handover records of deliveries, pick-ups, daily reports, mechanical problems, etc.
Physical Demands:
- Required to stand or drive for long periods of time
- May involve some repetitive motions
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- May also engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling.
- Do to the open environment of the warehouse, must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and cold.
Food Safety Requirements:
- Some knowledge and understanding of GMPs, HACCP, Allergen Awareness & Quality/Hold procedures.
- Some knowledge and understanding of Food Safety Policy Statement
- Some knowledge and understanding to report any Food Safety issues
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Competent driving skills and an acceptable driving record.
- Valid California Drivers License – Class A or B as required.
- High School Education preferred.
- Should be able to read and speak English.
- Knowledge of Bobtails and Tractor Trailer Trucks as well as reefer units.
- Basic mechanical knowledge.
- Knowledge and understanding of GPS technology.
- Knowledge of state transport regulations.
- Mandatory random drug and alcohol testing.
- Electric forklift and pallet jack experience a plus
