Truck Driver presso ECONOMY WHOLESALE GROCERS

Become part of the Economy Team

A Little About Us

What started as a family business in a small, two-story building at 219 S. Ochoa in 1958 now includes multiple sites, a distribution center, and a customer service center, with goals of further expansion in the near future. As a family-run business, we care about the people and areas we serve. Our market knowledge, cross-border partnerships, export services, and professional bilingual team have helped make Economy Wholesale Grocers the regional leader in wholesale commerce, serving the U.S. and Mexico. 

What we are looking for

Motivated individual who provides outstanding customer service by loading, unloading, and delivering supplies and merchandise to facilities in an accurate and timely manner; efficiently and safely transports, sorts, and stocks merchandise.

Position Responsibilities

• Inspects vehicles at the start and end of shift to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

• Immediately reports any issues concerning safety of vehicles to immediate supervisor/manager.

• Operates a semi-truck according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.

• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.

• Skillfully maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals.

• Is certified in using specialized equipment (i.e forklift and/or pallet jack) and assists in loading and unloading of goods and materials when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area.

• Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to shipping office or other company locations as needed.

• Facilitates routine service on trucks, which may include checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; reports maintenance malfunctions to Shipping Supervisor/manager.

• Ensures proper temperatures of refrigerated loads (under 32 degrees Fahrenheit for frozen loads, and 33-38 degrees Fahrenheit for refrigerated).

• Maintains trucks/trailer clean and ready to be used by other drivers.

• Arranges trailers in shipping yards and assists with small movements for optimum loading patterns and space capacity.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management to include but not limited to order selecting and load preparation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5 years driving experience, 3 years of CDL driver experience and be at least 25 years of age.

• Drivers must have a clear Moving Vehicle Record.

• Certificates, licenses, and registrations required: Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A with no restrictions and forklift certification.

• Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations.

• Must maintain Medical Card current, according to the Department of Transportation.

• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.

• Occasionally required to climb ladders, balance, bend, stoop, or kneel.

• Frequently required to talk or hear.

• Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.

• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts.

• Occasionally work in high, precarious places.

• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.

• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds and up to 80 pounds.

• Frequently exposed to extreme cold temperatures ranging from -10 to 40.

• Frequent loud noise (examples: forklift horn, forklift back up alarm).

• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Forklift, pallet jack, double axle tractor, 53’ refrigerated trailer & 26’ refrigerated straight truck.

• Performs other related physical duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Low Cost Medical Coverage

• Company Paid Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

• Company Paid Short-Term Disability 

• Paid Time Off 

• Company Holidays 

Location

Position is for our Distribution Center located at 100 S. Cotton St El Paso, TX 79901.

Working Hours

Sunday Night - Thursday Night

9:30 PM - 6:00 AM