Driver

driver/milk hauler

Job Description Supervisor's Title:

Transportation Team Leader

Department:

Transportation

Location:

Gooding Cheese Plant (Transportation)

Exempt Status:

Hourly At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers around dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world. Essential Functions Collect milk from patron dairies and deliver to Glanbia facilities in Gooding and/or Twin Falls Collect and deliver whey products in between plants (Gooding, Twin Falls, Richfield and Blackfoot) Deliver cheese to storage and customer locations (interstate travel required) Ensure duties are carried out within USDA guidelines Additional Functions Regular and timely attendance required Qualifications Class A CDL Doubles/Triples & Tanker Endorsements, bulk haulers license, and D.O.T. medical card. Clean Driving Record Capable of lifting up to 65 pounds Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision Demonstrated good attendance and safety records Good communication and interaction skills Must be dependable and trustworthy Ability to organize and follow instructions Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed Ability to read and write instructions in English Knowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicals Must be able to work weekends, and overtime as required. Perform other duties as assigned Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources Typical Physical Activity Physical Demands The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee and the work environment characteristics are those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Requirements Frequently (51-75%) use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Occasionally (25-50%) dragged, lift, hook and unhook hoses. Occasionally (25-50%) walk, lift and/or move 26 to 65 lbs. Rarely (1-25%) stand, sit, talk or hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus). Typical Environmental Conditions May be exposed to high temperatures above 90 degrees and low temperatures below freezing. Travel Requirements Disclaimer Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified. Are you someone who likes to make it happen, make it better and make it fun? If so, our company offers you an excellent opportunity to do really interesting work and develop a career in a dynamic and innovative environment that is all about making you and our business successful.