Truck Driver

Eden Foods – Clinton, Michigan (Lenawee County) seeks full-time OTR truck driver, immediate opening for dry van operation. Good home time, paid time off, competitive benefit package, and 401K match available. Experienced CDL A required. Feel good about what you are hauling. Good equipment, benefits, work, people, and food.

Job Description

Operations Department

Position: Truck Driver

Reports to: Fleet Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle and load for each trip

2. Arrive at pick up/drop off site on time

3. Remain in contact with Fleet Manager while on the road

4. Represent Eden Foods to our customers and the public in a courteous professional manner at all times

5. Maintain a neat, clean appearance during performance of duties

6. Monitor vehicle performance on continuous basis and report deviations to maintenance

7. Monitor vehicle permits and support supplies on continuous basis

8. Complete required paperwork thoroughly and turn in on time

9. Assist with updating routes and procedures as needed

10. Participate in quarterly driver safety meetings

11. Maintain a safe, sanitary working environment

12. Maintain good relations with shipping companies, suppliers, and customers

13. Assist in maintenance and development of effective back-haul program

14. Understand and adhere to company Standard Operating Procedures

15. Perform duties in a professional efficient manner

16. Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

1. An Interstate (Class A) Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement or will obtain tanker endorsement with in 120 calendar days of date of hire

2. A minimum of 3 months experience working in a full-time Class A Tractor/Trailer driving position in the previous 2 years

3. No more than two (2) moving violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years

4. No serious traffic violations while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last five (5) years

5. No DUI, DWI, OUI, or reckless driving involving alcohol/drugs convictions within the last ten (10) years

6. No preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years

7. No preventable accidents resulting in a fatality or catastrophic injury in driving history (commercial motor vehicle)

8. Communication skills and attention to detail

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive or complete explanation of all duties and responsibilities. Employees are required to perform duties as may be assigned. Eden Foods reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as circumstances require. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.