Cdl Route Delivery Driver -class A
Company: General Pet Supply
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
General Pet SupplyWork Location: WI - MilwaukeeJob Code:
8369Looking for a job on the open road with the ability to be home
nights and weekends? General Pet Supply, a division of Central Pet
& Garden Co. is looking for CDL Class A Drivers in the Milwaukee
area. Full-time employees enjoy excellent benefits including
medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, short-term and
long-term disability, free life insurance, tuition reimbursement,
product discounts and more! You will play an important role in
helping the organization achieve our goals of providing a high
level of customer satisfaction. ROLE SUMMARY Drives tractor trailer
(48', 36', 32' and 28' length) and/or 24' straight truck, locally
and out of town, to deliver pet food and supplies to veterinarian,
pet and farm channels. Makes up to approximately 24 stops per day.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS Complete necessary paper/computer work (i.e.,
Proof of Delivery, etc.). Preform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle
inspection. Operate straight truck or tractor trailer with manual
transmission, locally or out of town (up to 500 miles per day for
local routes), in accordance with local, state and DOT laws and
company policy. Unload product from truck (using hand truck/dolly
and/or electric pallet jack): potentially down stack up to 4000
pounds per delivery. Merchandise product (certain accounts only).
Re-secure load (using straps, moving pallets, etc.) between
deliveries. Pick up returns from clients (i.e., full pallets to
single items). Clean out truck includes sweeping, stacking pallets,
product returns and dunnage. Fuel up vehicle. Provide a high level
of customer service. COD collections. Maintain cleanliness/safety
of immediate work area. Be able to log hours of service through
data tracking system to keep an accurate record of hours. If data
system is not available, the driver must maintain paper logs of the
prior seven days. Regular attendance. IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
Able to read, write and speak English and perform basic math
calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division. Maintain a professional appearance with practice of
personal hygiene and abide by the dress code. Possess a strong work
ethic, good attendance, motivation and a positive attitude. Must be
organized, attentive to details and able to read a map. Maintain a
valid commercial driver's license ( Class A for tractor-trailer).
Must be safety conscious and possess a good driving record. Must
maintain driving record in accordance with Company's driver
performance standards. Must abide by U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) and General Pet Supply's drug and alcohol
policy and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Must meet
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and medical
requirements and possess a valid medical card. Able to lift-up to
50 pounds, and push/pull up to 175 pounds (using hand cart). Must
possess excellent customer service skills, communication skills and
demonstrate tact and diplomacy. Must be courteous and responsive to
customer needs. Must be flexible to changing customer or
operational demands. Must be able to work early mornings, work
until the route/delivery is complete which includes overtime on
short notice. Able to deliver over-night routes as needed. Must be
able to operate commonly used delivery equipment, including a
handcart and a pallet jack. Ability to work in a constant state of
alertness and safe manner. WORKING CONDITIONS Standing/walking on
uneven surfaces . Temperature varies based on weather conditions.
Sitting/driving for multiple hours to complete deliveries.
Bending/twisting getting in and out of the truck and delivering
product. Use of equipment including pallet-jacks, hand trucks,
lift-gate on trailers, etc. Lifting/down stacking pallets of
products at deliveries. Mostly local routes. Home most nights and
weekends. Starting Wages Class A: $26.50 per hour *** Sign on Bonus
$1000.00 (paid out after successfully working 3 months), AND
$1000.00 (paid out after successfully working 9 months) General Pet
Supply is a division of Central Garden & Pet Co. At Central Garden
& Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of
our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture
happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of
people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the
U.K., Mexico, China and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens
bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger.
We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and
pet industries---one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time.
Visit our website at www.central.com and www.generalpet.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. Pm22 PI177203728
Keywords: General Pet Supply, Milwaukee , Cdl Route Delivery Driver -class A, Professions , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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