Truck Driver-CDL A Required - Tri State Area chez Stratas Foods

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company.  Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience.  Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors.  At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States. 

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA.  Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.  We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees.  We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Our drivers stay in the tri-state area!   

Drivers can make an average up to $1,600+ per week!

New equipment

Additional incentives per day: 

• 2nd Trip (roundtrip) 
• 3rd Trip (roundtrip) 
• Single Trips (over 300 miles) 
• Pickups 
• Ryder 
• Pallet breakdowns
• Stops 
• Detentions
• Trailer moves
• Bottles moves

To perform routine skilled work in the operation of motor trucks and light duty motor equipment. The qualified applicant’s job duties is to be performed keeping safety as a primary objective and following established GMP, Safety and Stratas Foods procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

1. The CDL A Driver is responsible to deliver full trailer loads of 20 plus pallets to Stratas Foods customers throughout the Northeast. Driver will deliver to a 250-mile radius home every night. Minimal handling of product - electric jacks used to move freight. Monday through Friday workweek. Occasional weekends
2. Prepares and maintains appropriate paperwork and records related to shipment of deliveries.
3.  Maintains vehicle and equipment operational records.
4. Requires obtaining and exchanging information, referring inquiries to the appropriate source, or responding to questions regarding shipments.
5. Knowledge of state laws pertaining to the operation of equipment on highways

Education:

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Required.

Must possess a valid CDL Class A New Jersey driver's license!

The job is performed in both a office and manufacturing plant environment.  Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, heat, sparks, oil, and smoke may occur.  Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, steel toed shoes, appropriate clothing, hard hat) is required in manufacturing plants. Activities include extended periods of sitting and standing. 

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in operating motor driven equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of motor equipment sufficient to detect defective operation.
• Clean driving record - must have an updated MVR
• Updated DOT Physical card
• Able to pass a road test
• Knowledge of the North East Region
• Knowledge of the food service industry a plus
• Have the ability to drive either manual or automatic transmissions.
• Drive new updated equipment
• Starting time varies based on location being delivered.
• Occasional weekends

Requires heavy work, including strenuous activities such as reaching, bending, or lifting 50 lbs or more as well as performing work activities which require fine manual dexterity or coordination in operating truck.

Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with management and co-workers is critical.  Regular use of a variety of measuring tools, a telephone, and e-mail for communication is essential.  Standing or sitting for extended periods is common.  Hearing and vision within normal ranges is important for conversations, to receive ordinary information.   Good math and reasoning ability is essential.  Able to apply general mathematical calculations, analysis of variance, and other basic standard equations as required. 

Drivers can make an average up to $1,600+ per week!

Additional incentives per day: 

• 2nd Trip (roundtrip) 
• 3rd Trip (roundtrip) 
• Single Trips (over 300 miles) 
• Pickups 
• Ryder 
• Pallet breakdowns
• Stops 
• Detentions
• Trailer moves
• Bottles moves

Pay Range: Starting $23.00 per hour plus competitive trip incentives, payable every two weeks

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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