Driver - Class A

Summary:

The Class A Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently delivering products to local and out-of-state stores. The driver delivers and returns products, assists with loading and unloading, and performs yard work as needed, while frequently interacting with internal departments to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment in a safe manner following DOT regulations and company policies and regulations.
• Inspect loads for safe transportation.
• Drive commercial vehicles to pick up and transport goods to a designated location safely while meeting scheduled appointments and following all DOT regulations.
• Ensure placarding of the vehicle meets DOT regulations.
• Maintain paperwork including expense reports, timesheets, vehicle inspection reports, manifests, and job sheets.
• Inspect equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Secure cargo prior to and during transit.
• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered or recommended.
• Operates loading, storing, and securement devices such as pallet jacks, forklifts, power pallet jacks/riders, and moving-related equipment such as dollies and lift levers to load and unload supplies, freight, foods, material, equipment, and mail.
• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by managers.

Qualifications:

• Must have Class A Driver License without restrictions and limitations, including a current DOT Medical cert.
• Ability to pass a road test.
• At least 3 year satisfactory driving record as obtained from the FMCSA
• 2-3 years of driver experience in warehouse/ logistics/ shipping.
• Experience in handling product barcodes preferred.
• Experience in hauling reefer trailers is preferred.
• Experience in pallet jack and forklift is preferred.
• Lifting items with 25 lbs. or more.
• Standing for a long period of time, including bending and kneeling regularly.
• Available to work on weekends, holidays or rotating schedules.
• Must possess the ability to read, understand and communicate verbally in English. Bilingual in English &Chinese preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Candidates who do NOT demonstrate this ability may not receive a job offer.

Position Details:

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or until the job is finished, Monday to Saturday.
• Location: 95 Caven Point Rd, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401 (k) Retirement Saving Plan with 4% Company Match
• Long-Term Services Award.
• Employee Discount.
• Paid Time Off

Compensation:

The pay range for this job is between $30 and $32 per hour. This is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, your education, skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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Tawa Group dba 99 Ranch Market, is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.