Description:
Driver loads food-based products in bulk, transporting them via Semi-Truck and Trailer and unloading the products at numerous customer locations.
Responsibilities:
- Operate in a safe manner and in compliance with company policies, state/federal laws and regulations.
- Load Agri-products at food processing plants and bulk storage facilities.
- Unload products at numerous customer locations.
- Connect hoses and fittings to “load and unload” agri-food products safely.
- Drop and hook up trailers to semi-truck. This includes raising and lowering dolly legs on the trailer. Estimated torque on dolly legs around 50lbs to raise and lower depending.
- Reaching pulling and pushing asphalt hoses with products in them up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to climb ladders to an approximate height of 11 feet to check tank levels and make sure load is secure.
o The maximum weight of the vertical step load of 450 lbs. and a riser/grab-handle pull a load of 200 lbs.
- Climbing in and out of Tractor using 3 points of contact
- Opening dome lid to vent the trailer
- Ability to verbally understand detailed information from dispatchers regarding loads and customer requirements.
- Present a professional image of the company through appearance and attitude. Long pants with a company provided shirt is required. No shorts or sleeveless shirts are allowed.
- General conversations in English with dispatchers, customers, and loaders to accommodate their needs.
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting up to 50 lbs. Stooping, bending, twisting, pulling, grasping
- Climbing, Prolonged sitting
Required:
- Valid Class A - CDL driver’s license with tanker and hazmat endorsement.
- Approved medical card via DOT certified doctor, PA, or Chiropractor
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