Route Driver

NORTHERN HASEROT  "The Midwest's Leading Independent Food-Service Distributor since 1878" is adding to their team 

Job Summary:
To transport and deliver products by driving a straight truck or tractor/trailer. Coordinates and works with customers, sales representatives and other Northern Haserot personnel to make timely and accurate deliveries.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 6:00AM until route is completed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform pre and post trip inspections.
• Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Apply knowledge and skills in maneuvering commercial vehicles in varying situations and environments.
• Perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of products with varying weights as a part of the unload process at each stop.
• Must be organized with paperwork and customer payments and utilize RF scanners with attention to detail to ensure accurate delivery of orders.
• Maintain and foster good relationships with customers as a representative of Northern Haserot

Requirements:

• Manual transmission experience preferred; automatic experience will be considered.
• Must have knowledge of DOT regulations, safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials
• Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Must meet MVR standards set by the company regarding any violations

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform frequent pushing and pulling of up to 250 pounds using a dolly.
• Ability to lift up to 90 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle's cab multiple times daily and climb into back of truck from ground level as needed for cargo maintenance/inspection.

Rewards:

• Incentive Bonuses
• Employee Discount
• Referral Program
• Regular pay increases annually.
• Union Environment

Northern Haserot is committed to a "people first" philosophy. With over 300 full-time members, we believe that treating people with respect and dignity will empower them to work hard and be loyal to our mission every day. If you desire to have a career with a company that is invested in its employees, this could be the career for you

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending