Primary Job Responsibilities: Perform driving to, and unloading of product to a customer’s location. Make pickups as determined by dispatch. Over the road 2-3 nights per week.

• Inspect truck before and after trips and submit report indicating truck condition to your Supervisor for further repair as needed.
• Check radiator and washer fluid to maintain the tractor-trailer.
• Inspect load and ensure that the load is locked in and secured with load locks and straps.
• Must be able to maneuver truck into loading and unloading position as needed.
• Must be able to unload the truck for customer delivery.
• Must be able to break down load, and deliver to each department as required by store.
• Obtain customers signature, and any other document required (i.e. DSD)
• Maintain accurate records of product carried, delivered, and returned, (empty racks, pallets or damaged goods) and related cash, checks, and money orders.
• Maintain telephone contact with Supervisor to receive instructions or to be dispatched to a different location.
• If working in an OTR (Over the Road Driver) function must comply with state and federal weigh station regulations and related paperwork.
• If working in an OTR function must maintain accurate driver log according to regulations.
• Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations or business need.

Qualification/Profile:

• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.
• Reads and writes in English the bill of lading to determine assignment.
• Maintains all required certifications required by DOT company safety programs.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and rotate. PDL (Physical Demand Limit) generally is at 60-70 lbs with occasional PDL at 150 lbs.
• Works well in a team environment including able to work with a diverse group of people from all aspects of the Dutch Farms business.
• Works well with a minimal amount of supervision and is a productive member of his/her department by adhering to all Dutch Farms, Ins policies.

Specific Experience/Training

• Ability to operate and maintain equipment in a safe manner at all times.
• CDL class A license is required.
• Ideal candidate would have 1 or more years of experience as a Over the Road truck driver.
• Must be able to work in severe weather conditions; both heat and cold.
• Ability to make overnight runs as required by shipping needs.