Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced CDL Driver - Class A / Production Associate to join our Advanced Nutrients team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring safe delivery and pick-ups between our local and statewide facilities. The CDL Driver will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet deadlines and work in a busy, self-directed environment. You are passionate about your work and see real value in being a team player. This position may be on the road for long hauls, for up to 2-14 days, including team driving.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Transporting orders throughout the Woodland area and Distribution - Centers in CA and MI.

• Accurate handling of all paperwork pertaining to the inbound/outbound of goods
• Follow appropriate safety procedures
• Maintain logs of vehicle repair status
• Comply with all DOT regulations
• Previous HAZMAT endorsement preferred. Must be able to obtain within two weeks
• Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries with clients
• Pre and post trip inspections.
• Local/Customer deliveries as needed.
• Inspect trailers before and after loading, paying attention to status of air lines and jack positions and adjusting them as necessary
• Visit weigh stations before and after packing to ensure that loads meet state safety regulations, making alterations to loads when required by law
• Accurately report hours worked and delivery times to maintain DOT required documentation
• Assist in unloading cargo when delivery sites are understaffed, maintaining product quality throughout conveyance
• Always adhere to traffic safety regulations, exercise caution in treacherous circumstances and report unsafe vehicle or road conditions to supervisors and highway authorities
• Use GPS to stay informed of route information, and communicate with supervisors and colleagues using CB radio and cab computer
• Refuel and clean vehicle.
• Backhauls are occasionally required.
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
• Collect and verify delivery instruction Report defects, accidents, or violations to Transportation/Logistics Manager.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Valid Class A driver's license required
• Must pass a background check and DOT drug testing
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to read and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Exceptional Health and Safety practices including maintenance of your work area
• High school diploma/GED
• 2+ years proven experience with tractor-trailer driving preferred
• Clean driving record with no tickets or accidents within the last 3 years
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
• Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems and innate sense of direction

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship. 

The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.