Job Summary:

The CDL Class A Driver has the primary responsibility of the day to day execution of the logistics plan including, but not limited to, loading and unloading trucks, making both local and long-haul regional deliveries (including weekly/bi-weekly overnight stays) and intra company deliveries with a tractor trailer, filling, transporting and emptying daily/weekly wastewater hauls.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

(Additional duties may be assigned) Executes the daily plan as set by the Logistics Manager. Maintains safe levels of daily wastewater levels in tanks at the Cider Mill, Distillery, Hemp House and Cider House. Climbs ladder, opens/closes hatches, checks water levels on all facility wastewater storage tanks. Load and unload trucks with electric hand jack. Connects hoses and pumps from water tanks into tanker trucks daily. Completes Onondaga County Waste Hauler Invoice for each transport. Transports wastewater to waste facilities for pump station unloading. Picks orders, load / unload trucks. Executes local and internal company deliveries as well as regional and out of state deliveries requiring weekly/bi-weekly overnight stays. Uses electronic logbooks effectively. Conducts daily equipment inspections and gives input on maintenance requirements. Completes light maintenance & adjustments on fleet vehicles. Includes but not limited to weekly cleaning & washing, greasing, replacing lights, fluids, other as applicable. Light maintenance including brake adjustments.

Completes required weekly reporting:

Mileage logs, hourly tracking, submits expense receipts, etc. Works with facility managers and warehouse personnel to adhere to all GFSI certification requirements such as SQF, Primus-GFS, organic separation standards, etc.

Minimum Qualification Standards:

Valid CDL Class-A driver's license with tanker endorsement required. Manual transmission competency required. Must pass DOT physical. Forklift experience required. Forklift certification preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and work experience will be considered. Min. 5 years experience driving a tractor trailer with references. Ability to deliver out of state with overnight stays.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously. Strong written and oral communication skills to interact with co-workers, department heads, unit managers and vendors in a professional and helpful manner. Ability to work productively in a fast paced, stressful environment.

Equipment, Machines Used:

This position requires the regular use of a Trucks, Tankers, Dump Trucks, Trailers, Flatbed Trailers, Refrigerator Units, Vans, Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, Loading Docks, Ladders and Hoses.

Mental Requirements:

Close mental and visual attention required to perform work dealing primarily with preparing and analyzing data and figures, using a computer terminal, and reading.

Physical Exertion:

Common:

Hook, unhook trailers, load unload trucks with hand powered pallet jack, stack full boxes on pallets, shovel, spread sand / salt. Must be able to repeatedly lift full cases of product up to 55lbs. Climb ladder to service/wash trucks and fill/empty tankers. Light maintenance of trucks and trailers. Must be able to strap and unstrap flatbed loads efficiently and safely.

Schedule:

Normal workdays are Monday - Friday. Saturday work is required during peak periods, especially in September and October.

Environmental Conditions:

Outdoor and Indoor Work:

With exposure to temperature changes (e.g., unheated or uncooled warehouse, loading docks, coolers and freezers) and all seasons of outdoor weather conditions.

Travel:

This position requires occasional overnights and frequent out of state trips.

Disclaimer:

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Trucking Driver Type:

Company driver

Trucking Route:

Local Regional Application Question(s): Do you have a valid Tanker Endorsement?

Experience:

Driving:

5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CDL A (Required)

Work Location:

In person