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Truck DriverLocation: Ontario, CA - Full/Part-Time: Full-timeRegular/Temporary: Regular - FLSA Status: Hourly (Non-Exempt)Shift: Days - Salary Range: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour.Reporting to the Office Manager, the Truck driver is responsible for delivering sack feed to assigned animal feed stores and retail locations in a safe and efficient manner. This position is responsible for the safe and legal operation of the company's automatic semi-truck, dry van with lift gate and electric pallet jack, as well as timely delivery of product, comprehension of various transportation documents and operating necessary mechanical controls while demonstrating safe driving practices. Will interact with customers in a professional and appropriate manner to ensure effective communication regarding customer problems and requests.Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Transports product to assigned location ensuring timely delivery of productEnsures proper handling and unloading of product to assure safety and minimal risk of damageProvides safe and timely transportation of product from origin to destinationResponsible for safe and legal operation of commercial motor vehicle in accordance with all local, state, federal, DOT laws and company policiesInspects vehicles for mechanical items and safety issuesReports to assigned dispatcher or supervisor on a daily basis for route instructionsReports defects, accidents, or violationsCommunicate with all levels of staff in the organizationComplete necessary paperwork/documentation related to truck operations and product such as logsMay load and unload trailers; secures loads safely and accuratelyAdditional responsibilities:Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.Work in warehouse as needed or as a backup.Skills & Competencies:DOT and state regulations governing safe driving, hours of service inspectionSafe and legal operation of a commercial motor vehicleVehicle safety and control systemsAbility to:Communicate effectively with all levels of staff throughout the organizationBuild and maintain positive working relationships with all co-workers and staffWork overtime as neededComplete all necessary paperwork/documentation related to truck operations and productMeet and maintain the medical standards of the US DOTMaintain logs and handle other paperwork as requiredMinimum Job Requirements, Experience and Training Guidelines:2 year experience operating a Truck with a Class A License.Strong work ethic – dependable and reliableGood interpersonal, oral and written communication skillsHigh school graduate or equivalentDetail-oriented and thoroughValid California Class A commercial driver's licenseClean DMV record and current medical cardAbility to commit to 40-hour work weeks, M-F (local deliveries, able to go home every evening)Forklift experienceLiftgate and electric pallet jack experience is a plusPhysical requirements:Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, crawling, pushing, pulling and climbingMust be able to lift up to 50lbsMust be able to push up to 45lbsConstant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up workWorking conditions:Air-conditioned semi-automatic newer truck. Work is performed in outside weather conditions.Note: Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Our company is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discriminatory employment practices abiding by the regulations as outlined by the EEOC. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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