Truck Driver- CDL- C Shift- Suffolk

Starting Pay Rate: $27.80 ($0.80 Shift Differential)

Work Schedule:

•       C shift: 9pm – 5:30am

   

Responsibilities & Duties:

•          Make 30-35 in/out trailer moves in a timely manner daily

•          Handle 40-52' trailers, maneuvering into docks at the Main Plant, Cold Storage, Oil Mill and various commercial facilities in Suffolk as well as handle 20 to 40' ocean going containers

•          Operate forklift to load and off load trailers

•          Perform daily yard checks and report to respective departments

•          Report any trailer damage, internal and external trailers

•          Maintain Yard trucks: ensure trucks are fueled, ensure all equipment is operating properly, ensure general maintenance is completed on truck and truck is delivered for PM on time

•          Report any trailers that are being "overused". Monitor and report daily any excessive use of external trailers in order to return to proper parties in a timely manner

•          Able to read and understand the cashew container schedule; able to make decisions on container placement and order of use to avoid demurrage charges

•          Understand plant workflow in order to be able to prioritize scheduled and un-scheduled moves. i.e. 4 moves requested at once, understands order of importance

•          Meets and can perform all duties as outlined on the "Checker Driver Processing" checklist

•          Support plant high performance culture and continuous improvement programs through active participation in DDS meetings and plant productivity programs

•          Comply and actively participate in all safety and environmental ORM policies, procedures and programs  

•          Comply with all QRMP program requirements including HACCP and GMPs

•          Perform area housekeeping duties

•          Perform all tasks as assigned by supervisor

•          Adheres to the QRMP site rules

•          Adheres to all QRMP ways of working, processes and procedures associated with your role

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Must have and maintain a good attendance record
• Must become TQR qualified
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must have and maintain a good driving record
• Must complete a medical examination report for commercial driver fitness determination
• Forklift License
• Valid CDL required(Commercial Drivers’ License)

• Must be able to move up to 50 pounds (Physical Demands)

  Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
  Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.
  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. 
  Must be 18 years of age or older.

   
  Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Medical – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
• Dental – Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier
• Vision - VSP
• 401K – Empower Retirement
• (HSA) Health Savings Account – Wex Health Inc.

Additional Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Inspired Pathways – Team members’ children will be eligible to receive free two-year community or technical college tuition
• Tuition Reimbursement – Team members will have the opportunity for financial assistance for pre-approved college courses that are job-related or lead to job-related degrees
• Short-Term disability and long-term disability – Team members will be eligible for a company-provided weekly benefit in the event they are unable to work due to a nonwork related injury of illness.
• Life Insurance -  Company-paid life insurance is provided for team members and their children.  Options to purchase additional life insurance policies with multiple levels of coverage will be available for team members, spouses/domestic partners and children.
• AD&D – Company-paid coverage will be available form team members as well as options to purchase additional coverage for team members.
• Adoption Assistance Program – Team members will be e