WinCo Careers – DC Truck Driver

Job Description:

Safely and efficiently transports product to and from stores and backhaul locations in a manner and condition that meets all company policies, FMCSA and DOT requirements. Promotes and contributes to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, vendors and the public. Consistently provide friendly and engaging customer service to internal and external customers. Perform related work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Drop and Hook trailers at delivery locations, and/or unloads and stages pallets of product into appropriate locations of the store based on product type utilizing a forklift and/or pallet jack.
• Splits and sorts pallets with multiple product types. Identifies any product damage based on load condition and document issues.
• Deliver friendly and engaging customer service to internal and external customers by telephone, email, and in person. Model friendly, enthusiastic customer service with an emphasis of taking care of the customer.
• Maintains driver’s daily log and transportation records utilizing paper log and/or onboard computer system; inputs trip data such as route information, equipment, duty status, PUC mileage report, etc., as required by the company and in accordance with FMCSR and DOT regulations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensures loads are secure and travel ready including verification of freight, reefer temperature, store destination, trailer number, etc. Weighs outbound load on scale prior to travel, ensuring weight is within limit specifications for equipment as dictated by DOT and company policy. Reports issues to dispatch immediately.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tractor and trailer with each trip, in accordance with FMCSR and company standards including tires, headlights, taillights, fuel level, oil and coolant level, etc. Washes and fuels tractor and trailer in preparation for the next use. Completes a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), documenting issues and/or reporting items requiring immediate attention.
• Follows designated routes assigned by the dispatch department for scheduled deliveries and backhauls. Ensures the operation of the class 8 tractor/trailer is in accordance with company policy and/or applicable Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations (FMCSR), Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and other local, state, or federal requirements governing motor vehicle operations.

Job Requirements:

• Reach, lift, stack and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to 50-100 lbs. occasionally, within the range of floor level to overhead.
• Obtain necessary licensing and certification to safely and efficiently operate powered industrial forklifts, powered pallet jacks, etc.
• Stand, walk and sit throughout a shift.
• Chain and unchain tractor/trailer when needed.
• Obtain and maintain all necessary licensing and certification to safely and efficiently operate a tractor/trailer combination.
• Report to work within two (2) hours after being notified of trip assignment.
• Occasionally move pallets up to 3,500 lbs. with a manual pallet jack.
• Work various shifts and days of the week in a 24/7 operation; including nights, weekends, holidays and over-night layovers.
• Bend, stoop, twist and turn occasionally.
• Consistently provide friendly and engaging customer service to internal and external customers.

Qualification & Experience:

• Demonstrating initiative and self-direction, ability to work independently and/or in a team environment, be dependable and possess excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrating the ability to follow direction, rules and policy as provided by management.
• At least one (1) year over-the-road driving experience with 80,000 lbs. or more GVWR tractor / trailers.
• Demonstrating working knowledge and understanding of local, state and federal safety regulations Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations (FMCSR), Department of Transportation
• (DOT) regulations and other local, state, or federal requirements governing motor vehicle operations and commercial drivers.
• Experience with a variety of equipment in a variety of weather conditions, preferred.

Job Details:

Company: WinCo Foods

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Functions: Management Manufacturing

Job Location:  Modesto, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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