Class A CDL Truck Driver

D&D Commodities, a business unit of Central Garden and Pet, is a leading company in the bird feeding industry.
We are looking to hire a CDL Class A Truck Driver to help us keep growing.
If you're serious about your next job, D&D is an ideal place to get ahead.
Don't hesitate to apply.
Summary: The CDL Class A Truck Driver is responsible for loading freight on trucks for deliveries.
Primary job duties are driving, delivering, and unloading freight.
Other typical duties involve running errands, picking up supplies, supporting maintenance and production crews.
Measures of Success Fully understands how to operate and safely drive the assigned vehicle.
Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) up to 80,000 lbs.
Loads product on trucks in an organized and efficient manner.
Unloads or delivers the orders intact to delivery location.
Ensures contents are properly secured to prevent damage/injury.
Effectively interprets and understands the paperwork provided to assist in organizing the shipments.
Inspects vehicles for mechanical and safety issues and performs preventative maintenance.
Complies with truck driving rules and regulations as well as with DOT and company policies and procedures.
Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions.
Report defects, accidents, or violations.
Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions.
Supports the maintenance and production departments as needed and/or when not driving.
Ensures operation of production machinery and mechanical equipment by troubleshooting, identifying, and completing preventive and routine maintenance on motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, conveyor systems, sieves, augers, conveyors, stick machines, gravities, etc.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to sit, stand and /or walk for up to 3 hours at a time in an 8-hour day; ability to frequently grasp, push, pull, bend and climb.
The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position.
As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
Candidate Attributes: High school diploma, GED, or previous or similar relevant experience or knowledge preferred.
2+ years of proven experience in commercial truck driving preferred.
Clean driving record with no moving violations.
Current, or ability to obtain a medical certificate.
Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
Must pass DOT required background/drug checks.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Experience using a forklift, electric pallet jack, manual pallet jack, 2 wheeled collapsible dollies, bobcat, tractor with snowblower, and lift gate safely.
Forklift certification required or ability to become certified onsite.
Ability to work independently.
Strong attention to detail.
Responsible, reliable, and dependable work habits.
Meets attendance requirements and is on time.
Work Environment: Work is conducted in company provided trucks and trailers and in warehouse facilities and will sometimes require working in outside conditions.
Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, product irritants, airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
But higher levels of noise are marked by signs.
Work Schedule and Compensation: First shift: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Occasional overtime.
$25+ Final wage offer is ultimately based on skills and experience.
Benefits: Benefits include paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays) and other benefits which can be found at www.
centralbenefits.
org Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts HSA Employer Contribution 401k with a 3% company match Annual Discretionary Bonus Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Program Education Assistance Referral Program About the Company: D & D Commodities Ltd.
, a business unit of Central Garden and Pet, is a national company that manufactures the finest premium nutritional products for caged birds, small animals, wild birds, and wildlife.
We provide optimum nutrition for all types of pets at prices that offer value to the consumer in the best packaging types and styles available.
In addition to the best products, we strive to always provide the best service and support for its customers regardless of size or type.
Visit www.
ddcommodities.
com to learn more.
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years.
With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.
3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries.
The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger.
Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture.
Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe.
Visit www.
central.
com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law XJ6