Truck Driver $25/hour

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for loading, transporting, and delivering products in a safe and timely manner.  Ensures the load matches the order before and after delivery.

• Prepares truck for operation by inspecting general condition; checking fluid levels and tire pressure; obtaining or scheduling required repairs; validating adherence to road-ability standards.

• Required to work a flexible shift that may involve early morning, evening hours as well as Weekends.

• Required to move or re-arrange bins or pallets by using a pallet jack (manual or electric). Secures items to ensure there is no damage during transit; will assist the unloading of product at customer locations.
• Picks up or delivers products by following the pre-established routes; routines, unloading and loading of the product; maintaining a strict schedule without independent deviation.
• Ensures the safe operation of equipment and vehicle by completing preventive maintenance requirements, troubleshooting, and calling for repairs when required.
• Maintains safety checks, safe operations, and clean appearance by complying with the Company’s operational policies, procedures, and standards as well as federal, state, and local driving rules and regulations; cleans truck exterior and interior.

• Produces and maintains paperwork related to deliveries and paperwork such as driver logs and time sheets.

• Verifies shipping instructions and other special delivery information, as needed.
• May help support truck loading and off-loading process- lifting, using a manual lift or forklift, as needed.
• Follows scheduled delivery schedules to optimize trucking and transportation related costs.
• Demonstrates key product knowledge of Calavo Transportation systems strategies and will be entrusted to use diligence and care of products and truck operations.
• Regularly interacts with cross-functional team representatives and other departments to resolve issues with management and in support of shipping and/or receiving exceptions.

• Builds strong working relationships with internal and external customers as needed.
• Escalates difficult matters to the Manager and keeps them abreast of all issues.

Performs other duties as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma required or equivalent.

• Valid Class C driving license
• Clean MVR (no accidents in the past 3 years), No DUI in the past 5 years
• Ability to safely pass a driving test and operate a 2-axle vehicle with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or less or a 3-axle vehicle weighing 6,000 pounds gross or less.
• 6 Months – 1-year previous related Truck driving experience
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical including a drug and alcohol screening.
• Ability to work a flexible shift that may include early morning, evening, and Weekends, as required.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state trucking regulations

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES.  The individual shall possess:

• Ability to speak, read, and write including the ability to communicate work directions and issues in a clear, professional manner in English; fluency Spanish is helpful
• Working knowledge of current (or similar) transportation operations
• Ability to operate manual and electric pallet jacks.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to apply logical thinking and exercise sound judgment while driving.

Pay Range

The base hourly wage we reasonably expect to pay for this role is: $17.75 - $25.00.
The actual hourly wage for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skills and experience.
Please note that base pay is one important aspect of a compelling Total Rewards package. The base pay range indicated here does not include any additional benefits or cash bonuses that you may be eligible for based on your role and/or employment type.

WORK DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this Job it is primarily sedentary while driving, but can require frequent standing, walking, lifting, twisting when working in a chilled factory or warehouse environment. Required to sit for periodic and prolonged periods while operating a truck. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, lift or feel. May be exposed periodically to chilled or warm temperatures within the operations or exposed to the elements when in an open dock environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Calavo Growers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Calavo is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Calavo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Calavo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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