Local Truck Driver (Homestead, FL)
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18 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands phosphate mining fertilizer manufacturing farming ranching and cattle production and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
Youll operate a commercialgrade vehicle to safely transport and deliver fertilizer chemicals and other Turf and Horticulture materials to both internal teams and external customers. Every delivery is a chance to represent our brand with courtesy professionalism and a strong customerservice mindset ensuring each interaction leaves a positive impression.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and operate companyassigned vehicles in compliance with all State and Federal DOT/DMV regulations ensuring the safe transportation of both nonhazardous and hazardous materials including proper HAZMAT placarding when required.
- Perform general maintenance on tractors trailers and forklifts including (but not limited to) refueling checking and replenishing fluid levels monitoring tire wear and air pressure observing overall vehicle performance coordinating state inspection scheduling with the location manager arranging routine service and keeping vehicles clean and presentable inside and out.
- Complete accurate pre and posttrip driver logs and inspection sheets in accordance with State and Federal DOT requirements.
- Operate warehouse forklifts prepare products for delivery and securely load materials onto trucks following all company safety procedures. May also perform willcall pickups at vendor locations as needed.
- Offload products at customer locations and assist with product rotation when required. Courteous professional customer service is expected at every stop.
- Support warehouse operations when not on delivery routes including general equipment and facility maintenance housekeeping loading and unloading inbound/outbound LTL/FTL shipments stocking and storing products participating in inventory counts and completing assigned training.
- Perform additional duties as needed such as providing backup support to the location manager or warehouse team assisting with special projects or training classes and helping with deliveries at other Turf & Horticulture locations when required.
*Disclaimer-These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Typical Education
| High school diploma or general education degree (GED) |
Relevant Experience
3 years of relevant experience preferred but not required.
Required Certifications
- Must possess a current CDL/DOT certified (Class A) valid drivers license.
- DMV Hazardous Endorsement is Preferred
Additional Skills & Capabilities
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of state and federal DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle regulations. regarding licensing and certifications.
- Must demonstrate the ability to manage up to 12-ton loads on tandem axle 20 ft. straight truck with piggy-backed forklift 20-ton loads on up to 42 ft. trailer with piggy-backed forklift and/or 48 ft. van trailers.
- Expected to possess the ability to drive both manual and or automatic transmissions.
- Forklift Certification is greatly preferred but not required.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety protocols Bills of Lading road signs maps operating and maintenance instructions and general procedure manuals.
Job Requisition ID:24500
Travel Required:Less than 10%
Location(s):T&H Retail - Miami FL
Country:United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation military or veteran status marital status or any other protected status. **
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Basic Math
- Paratransit
- Tanker Experience
- Van Driver
- Box Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
About Company
Learn about the J.R. Simplot Company, including our purpose and core values. A leader in global agriculture, we pioneer sustainable innovations to protect resources and feed a growing population.
