Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
*Okeelanta, Florida location only. Minimum gross pay guarantee is the amount paid before any taxes and/or applicable fees. Minimum pay guarantee policy applies.
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Summary
ingredients PLUS is coming to Okeelanta, Florida! Our drivers share our mission of providing outstanding customer service each day, every day. We take pride in working together for the safe transportation and delivery of ingredients at our customers’ facilities using liquid tank trailers, bulk pneumatic trailers, and van trailers. We are seeking local drivers with flexible availability, including weekends. Would you like to be part of an innovative, growing, premier provider of ingredient solutions with industry-leading benefits? Apply today! Visit Drive4ip.com to learn more.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Currently possess and maintain qualified status as an interstate driver under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Deliver products safely and on-time to the customer and using the assigned dispatch and customer requirements.
Providing outstanding customer service while distributing products for scheduled deliveries in a safe, courteous, and timely manner.
Follows all appropriate company safety rules and regulations, including but not limited to local, state, or federal agencies to ensure a healthy and safe work environment. Specifically, complies with all DOT and OSHA regulations. Follows all appropriate safety procedures while transporting, loading, and unloading products. Follow all traffic rules, posted signs and requirements.
Specifically, complies with all DOT and OSHA regulations.
Follows all appropriate safety procedures while transporting, loading, and unloading products.
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Follow all traffic rules, posted signs and requirements.
Immediately report damage and/or equipment defects, accidents, injuries, traffic violations, and complete all required documentation.
Utilize company technology to track on/off duty, sleeper berth and required rest/resets. (Utilize e-log to track hours of service.) Keep up to date on new technology, processes and procedures implemented for Driver’s use at the company.
Keep up to date on new technology, processes and procedures implemented for Driver’s use at the company.
Complete all pre/post trip truck inspections; cooperate with DOT stops and inspections and report deficiencies accordingly.
Responsible for assisting in loading/unloading product and wash requirements as specified by the customer.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy tractor in good operating condition. Report any mechanical problems to the appropriate dispatcher and/or maintenance personnel.
Report any mechanical problems to the appropriate dispatcher and/or maintenance personnel.
Have an improvement-minded approach to the job: Make suggestions for safety, technology, efficiency and overall improvements, creating a solution-oriented approach to challenges. Keep Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and corresponding requirements up-to-date.
Make suggestions for safety, technology, efficiency and overall improvements, creating a solution-oriented approach to challenges.
Keep Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and corresponding requirements up-to-date.
Supervisory responsibilities
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Possess a customer service orientation and represent the company with professionalism.
Ability to recognize emergency situations and implement appropriate responses.
Required education and experience
Must be at a minimum of 21 years of age.
Must have a Valid Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement.
Must have a minimum of 1-year experience driving CDL A commercial motor vehicles.
Must be qualified under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to operate a commercial motor vehicle with a combined vehicle weight rating up to 110,000 pounds.
Safety Requirements: Must not have had an operator’s license suspended within the previous 3 years for unsafe operation or have a record that would indicate a disregard for public safety. Must not have had any major preventable accidents. No more than 1 moving violation in the preceding 3 years
Must not have had an operator’s license suspended within the previous 3 years for unsafe operation or have a record that would indicate a disregard for public safety.
Must not have had any major preventable accidents.
No more than 1 moving violation in the preceding 3 years
Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug screen.
Willingness and ability to work a variety of days and hours.
Work environment and physical demands
Ability to lift fifty pounds routinely.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to bend, stretch, and twist.
Ability to reach, push, pull, grasp.
Ability to climb, use a ladder and work in heights.
Visual and hearing acuity, in accordance with federal regulations which mandate that truck drivers have to hear a forced whisper at 5 feet, have at least 20/40 vision, a 70-degree field of vision and the ability to distinguish the colors of traffic lights.
May be exposed to outside conditions including, hot, cold, and humid weather.
May be exposed to fuel vapors and sudden temperature changes.
Maybe exposed to petroleum based products (motor oil, hydraulic oil, diesel fuel etc.). May be exposed to chemicals (anti-freeze, WD-40).
Benefits include:
$.67/mile plus ways to earn even more!
Our drivers earn anywhere from $75,000 to $120,000 or more annually.
Quarterly performance bonus opportunities.
Tenure bonuses that increase with time.
Layover and weekend Incentives.
Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance plans - Eligible 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment.
Free health savings account with employer match.
Fidelity 401(k) with competitive employer match - fully vested from date of hire.
Direct deposit paid weekly.
24/7 dispatch and maintenance support.
Cell phone reimbursement.
Company paid medical certificate renewal.
Boot allowance twice per year.
Personal protective equipment including winter jacket provided.
On-site shower at terminal.
3 weeks paid time off plus sick time (pro-rated based on start date).
9 paid company holidays and 3 paid personal holidays.
Free basic life insurance up to $150,000.
Free Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Programs.
And more!
Travel required
The home office for this role is indicated at the top of this job description. Travel to customer locations and/or other Ingredients Plus locations 100% of the time.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
*Okeelanta, Florida location only. Minimum gross pay guarantee is the amount paid before any taxes and/or applicable fees. Minimum pay guarantee policy applies.
Technology-driven ingredient procurer, processor, and logistics provider serving U.S. food-and-beverage manufacturers with liquid and bulk ingredients.
