Class A CDL Truck Driver
 Dairy Farmers of America | |
tuition reimbursement
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 United States, Oregon, La Grande | |
 Mar 22, 2025 | |
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Meadow Gold Dairy in La Grande, Oregon has an immediate job opening for a dependable CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to operate a tractor-trailer safely and efficiently and manually unload/deliver various dairy products, to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Our drivers build relationships with each customer using their positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations. Meadow Gold Dairy is a part of Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy from our farmer family owners to people everywhere. General Purpose: Provide relief/backup support for company when drivers are on vacation or other time off. May provide on-call relief, cover partial trips or fill in due to staffing needs. Demonstrate knowledge of multiple delivery routes and possess necessary qualifications and experience to drive class A vehicles per the relief driving assignment. Keep up-to-date knowledge of routes, which may include going on route ride(s) to keep active knowledge. Operate a straight truck, tractor-trailer, or double trailer. Deliver products or assets in a safe and timely manner to customers, warehouses, distributors, etc., according to the delivery route schedule as determined by the supervisor. Demonstrate high standards of customer service. Communicate frequently with peers, supervisors, and others. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT and DFA rules, regulations and policies adhering to all safety practices * Deliver products or assets according to route schedule and customer delivery expectations (e.g., put deliveries inside coolers and walk-ins) in a safe and timely manner. Follow designated routes and schedules unless otherwise directed by supervisory personnel * Report delivery delays to management due to road conditions, accidents or breakdowns * Based on route design, load and unload product as required at designated stops (2-wheel cart and/or pallet jacket); may include stocking and ordering of product (varies from route to route) * Communicate effectively and maintain good relations with customers and report any problems to the driver supervisor or manager * Ensure and/or perform proper maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment used (tires, fuel, oil check, etc.) and maintain a clean vehicle * Complete all daily paperwork fully and correctly each day. Maintain all log and trip records according to company policy and DOT guidelines * Perform load inventory and document condition of freight before departure * Attend all driver workshops and training sessions * Use company supported applications or systems properly * Represent DFA positively and professionally at all times during interactions with customers or other individuals * The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required. OUR TRUCK DRIVERS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE:
SCHEDULE: Relief - Typical 4 day work Mon - Fri Start times vary between 1:00AM to 4:30AM BENEFITS:
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