Local Class A Driver

Position: Shuttle Driver

Pay:  $28.25  per hour to start $500 sign-on bonus opportunity bonuses 

Shifts:  First – Full Time Work (5:30 am to 2 pm)

Immediate openings for Full across all shifts with potential for Sign-On Bonus of $500 and performance incentives. 

Nature’s Bakery, a fast-growing national brand of better-for-you snacks, has immediate openings for Shuttle Drivers.  We have openings on 1st shift and offer 40 hours per week for regular full-time employees.  Interviews and offer decisions are often made on the same day. 

As a Shuttle Drive, you are an essential worker, responsible for the safe and reliable transport of finished goods and raw ingredients to Company distribution points. This includes operating a forklift to unload trailer and reload. Driver will also assist with warehouse duties.

Our company purpose is to nourish families and help them thrive.  We apply a similar approach to our diverse and inclusive team members.  We offer the following benefits so you can feel good about where you work and what you do:  

• Competitive wages.  In addition to a competitive base hourly rate, we offer eligible full time employees sign-on bonuses of $500, shift differentials for second and third shifts, individual performance bonuses, team incentives, and opportunities to earn overtime. 

• Promotional opportunities.  Team members at Nature’s Bakery have opportunities for promotions into roles with higher earning potential. 

• Great benefits.  The physical and mental health of our employees is important to a thriving workplace.  That’s why we offer, for our eligible fulltime employees: 

• 100% employer paid basic medical, dental, vision insurance (aka, no monthly premiums from your paychecks) 
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility.  
• paid vacation (40 hours) 
• paid time off (40 hours) 
• holiday pay (10 days)
• paid PPE, from shoes, prescription safety glasses, and uniforms [conform to your bakery]
• short term disability
• paid life insurance.  

 RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Operating transport vehicle safely, ensuring vehicle meets all DOT laws and Company standards.

• Verifying in/loads and out/loads and Bill of Lading.

• Accurately tracking work hours/schedules and mileage.

• Documenting required pre-trip and post trip inspection of truck, ensuring fluid levels and air pressures are within spec and notifying management of any quality or safety issues.

• Operates powered industrial forklift to transport inventory, unload incoming stock and load orders.

• Examine and inspect pallets for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.

• Ensure that all ingredients and packaging that was requested is on the truck.

• Driver is to ensure on a daily basis that truck is free of trash, debris, or any pieces of broken pallets.

• Driver is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the truck.

• Responsible for sweeping out trailer and cleaning the truck windows, etc.

• Keep records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment.

• Follows standard operating procedures.

• Keeps area safe, clean and organized as well as the dock areas.

• Assist in wrapping pallets that are coming off the line and the warehouse personnel.

• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all incidents to a manager or supervisor.

• Will spend most of the day, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying up to 50lbs.

• Perform other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following list that follows is representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• Ability to work in cold and warm environments.

• Ability to work and drive in inclement weather.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Lift products and boxes weighing up to 50lbs.

• Ability to operate a pallet jack, and other material handling equipment.

• Ability to move from one task to another with minimal distraction.

• Ability to work independently with a minimum supervision

• Ability to stoop, kneel, climb, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, talk, hear, lift, and perform repetitive motions

• Individual must be willing to work as a team member.

• Ability to do mathematical operations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Class A CDL

• Pass DOT physical and drug testing requirements

• Clean driving record and ability to meet Company Qualification Policy

• Good communication and math skills

• Flexibility to work weekends and various shifts

Nature’s Bakery, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment and embrace the diverse talent of its people.  We consider all qualified applicants for employment and will not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any terms and conditions of employment because of any basis protected by federal, state, local law including race, religion, nation origin, sex, age, marital status, physical and mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Salary : $28 - $500