Delivery Driver II in Clarence, New York at Kreher Family Farms

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES

Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Strategic and tactical work for which this position is accountable:

It is the responsibility of the Delivery Driver II to work often independently to:

• Assist Shipping and Receiving with loading the truck.
• Ensure load is properly secured.
• Perform pre-trip inspection (reefer, temperature, and DOT truck safety items).
• Safely drive to destination.
• Unload correct order.
• Interact with receiving individuals in a professional, positive manner.
• At each stop verify refrigeration temperature and security of load.
• Accurately complete paperwork (bill of lading, SQF documents, logbook, and vehicle inspection report).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Capabilities and traits essential to perform satisfactorily

• Exceptional tractor trailer driving skills.
• Great customer relationship skills.
• Skilled in the operation of a power jack.
• Has a safety-first mentality.
• Committed to careful product handling.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Efficiency minded.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid New York State CDL-A.
• 4+ years of commercial truck driving experience.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Ability to maintain a DOT Medical Certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is physically active and requires regular movement throughout agricultural production and operational areas, including animal facilities, processing areas, crop fields, warehouses, shops, and other farm operation areas.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will:

• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, squat, climb, and work in a variety of positions for extended periods.
• Move throughout the workplace and farm property as needed.
• See, talk, and hear.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, equipment, or products weighing up to 50 pounds, with occasional heavier loads as required by the job.
• May work at varying heights, climb ladders or equipment, and navigate uneven, wet, muddy, or slippery terrain.
• May drive or ride in farm equipment/vehicle for multiple hours at a time.
• Use fine motor coordination and manual dexterity to handle tools, equipment, materials, and other items necessary to complete assigned tasks.

Work is performed in indoor and outdoor farm environments and may require exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and humidity. The employee may also be exposed to dust, dirt, manure, noise, odors, agricultural chemicals, machinery, vehicles, animals, and other typical farm conditions. Biosecurity measures must be followed, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.

The employee must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation