CDL A Driver Trainee
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Job Summary
Are you interested in driving but don’t yet have your CDL license? Join the team at Talon Logistics (Giant Eagle's transportation company) as a Loader while you earn your CDL A license! Our in-house training program allows you to start driving with us in as little as 6 months.After completing the training program, you will have the opportunity to transition to a full time Driver role. A Class A CDL Driver is responsible for the accurate, damage-free delivery of product via tractor trailers in an efficient and safe manner. Your work will help fill our stores' orders, meet delivery schedules, and promote customer satisfaction.
Driver benefits:
• Home every night
• Weekly pay
• Earn $78,000+ once in the union
• Full employer paid family medical insurance coverage
As a Loader, you will be responsible for the accurate, damage-free loading of product into trailers in an efficient and safe manner to fill our Stores’ orders, meet delivery schedules and promote customer satisfaction.
Job Description
Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
Experience Desired: Electric pallet jack experience a plus; Power Industrial Truck (PIT) certification optional
Education Desired: No High School diploma required
Certification or Licensing Required: Must have valid driver's license for at least two years prior to hire. Must have no commercial DUI/DWI on record. Must have no personal DUI/DWI on record within previous 5 years
Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds
Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age
Job Responsibilities
Maintain flexibility in scheduling and availability to work the times, shifts, days and overtime as necessary to meet the Company's production needs.
Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, safety and sanitation rules, including the safe operation of equipment and helping to maintain a clean, safe working environment.
Appropriately follow food safety procedures.
Regularly push, pull, lift, and carry up to 90 lbs. in compliance with all safety rules.
Operate electric pallet jack, equipment and radio frequency (RF) unit in a safe and courteous manner.
Perform a safety check on equipment before starting an assignment.
Verify that the dock door and the trailer are safe and secured prior to entering the trailer.
Empty, clean and sweep trailers before loading.
Sort, load and unload palletized product and equipment following proper procedures in order to meet customer requirements, to support the safe, damage-free delivery of product and to efficiently utilize space and proper weight distribution.
Verify that each pallet is for the correct store before placing it on the trailer.
Communicate with supervision regarding safety, equipment, poorly-stacked pallets, wrong store numbers, damaged goods and any problems or issues that may arise.
Bring completed load paperwork to the office to be processed for dispatch.
Unload non-palletized freight and backhauls.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as needed and assigned.
Ability to read and speak English.
Ability to read and follow directions and have effective listening and communication skills.
Starting Rate of Pay
$20.50About Us
At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.Languages
- English
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