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Stratas Foods
Truck Driver CDL Class A - Home Daily - Starting Pay $23.81hr
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$40,373 / year median in New Jersey
-19% projected decline
Job Description
Company DescriptionHeadquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience. Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors. At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States. Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.
Job DescriptionTo perform routine skilled work in the operation of motor trucks and light duty motor equipment. The qualified applicant's job duties is to be performed keeping safety as a primary objective and following established GMP, Safety and Stratas Foods procedures and policies.
ResponsibilitiesThe CDL A Driver is responsible to deliver full trailer loads of 20 plus pallets to Stratas Foods customers throughout the Northeast. Driver will deliver to a 250-mile radius home every night. Minimal handling of product - electric jacks used to move freight. Monday through Friday workweek. Occasional weekendsPrepares and maintains appropriate paperwork and records related to shipment of deliveries. Maintains vehicle and equipment operational records.
Requires obtaining and exchanging information, referring inquiries to the appropriate source, or responding to questions regarding shipments.
Knowledge of state laws pertaining to the operation of equipment on highways
The job is performed in both a standard office and manufacturing plant environment. Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, heat, sparks, oil, and smoke may occur. Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, steel toed shoes, appropriate clothing, hard hat) is required in manufacturing plants. Activities include extended periods of sitting and standing. 3 - 5 years' experience in operating motor driven equipment.
Knowledge of the principles of operation of motor equipment sufficient to detect defective operation.
Clean driving record - must have an updated MVRUpdated DOT Physical cardAble to pass a road testKnowledge of the North East RegionKnowledge of the food service industry a plusHave the ability to drive either manual or automatic transmissions.
Drive new updated equipmentStarting time varies based on location being delivered.
Occasional weekends
Job DescriptionTo perform routine skilled work in the operation of motor trucks and light duty motor equipment. The qualified applicant's job duties is to be performed keeping safety as a primary objective and following established GMP, Safety and Stratas Foods procedures and policies.
ResponsibilitiesThe CDL A Driver is responsible to deliver full trailer loads of 20 plus pallets to Stratas Foods customers throughout the Northeast. Driver will deliver to a 250-mile radius home every night. Minimal handling of product - electric jacks used to move freight. Monday through Friday workweek. Occasional weekendsPrepares and maintains appropriate paperwork and records related to shipment of deliveries. Maintains vehicle and equipment operational records.
Requires obtaining and exchanging information, referring inquiries to the appropriate source, or responding to questions regarding shipments.
Knowledge of state laws pertaining to the operation of equipment on highways
QualificationsEducation:
High School Diploma, GED or EquivalentMust possess a valid CDL Class A New Jersey driver's license.The job is performed in both a standard office and manufacturing plant environment. Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, heat, sparks, oil, and smoke may occur. Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, steel toed shoes, appropriate clothing, hard hat) is required in manufacturing plants. Activities include extended periods of sitting and standing. 3 - 5 years' experience in operating motor driven equipment.
Knowledge of the principles of operation of motor equipment sufficient to detect defective operation.
Clean driving record - must have an updated MVRUpdated DOT Physical cardAble to pass a road testKnowledge of the North East RegionKnowledge of the food service industry a plusHave the ability to drive either manual or automatic transmissions.
Drive new updated equipmentStarting time varies based on location being delivered.
Occasional weekends