Description

Hirzel Canning Company feeds people.

Hirzel Canning Company & Farms is a 5th generation family company with a passion for serving the community. Our Dei Fratelli brand is your source for locally-grown tomato and sauerkraut products. We seek individuals that share our core values, our commitment to future generations, and our passion for providing food that brings families together.

A few of the benefits you’ll experience at Hirzel Canning Company are:

Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Annual Pay Increases
Employer 401(k) Matching
Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
Health and Wellness Program
Community Involvement
Family-Centric Environment

Candidates must be willing and able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

JOB SUMMARY & KEY OBJECTIVES:
The Hirzel Canning Company (HCC) Intra-Company Truck Driver is a highly regarded and dedicated professional driver who will be responsible for knowing and following all Federal Motor Carrier Safety and local regulations. A person in this role is required to ensure that they perform their work in a safe, efficient, and professional manner. This person is also responsible for communication with internal contacts and their direct supervisor to ensure timely pickup and delivery of all shipments and to provide superior customer service at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Delivery of Goods

Work closely with the Transportation Supervisor, following the prescribed weekly intra-company driver delivery schedule provided, and communicate any discrepancies or issues in a timely manner
Follow all HCC policies while making deliveries to one of our company sites.
Responsible to review all delivery orders and ensure appropriate information is recorded
Responsible to meet all delivery times

Receiving Goods

Work closely with HCC warehouse teams to ensure receipt of the correct material or product
Responsible to review all pickup orders and ensure appropriate information is recorded
Responsible to meet pick up times

Regulations and Record Keeping

Responsible to follow all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)/DOT regulations
Responsible to follow all on road signage
Responsible to keep accurate driving records, whether using electronic logs or paper logs
Responsible to carry the DOT-required information with them at all times

EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS

Able to work Saturdays and Sundays when required (generally occurs during pack season)
Compliance with all HCC and FMCSA policies and procedures
Commitment to our purpose and core values
Commitment to performing job duties in a safe manner and watching out for the safety of others
Compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
Takes ownership of work to make sure it is completed accurately, efficiently and on time. Will work with a sense of urgency, enthusiasm, and commitment and will encourage others to do the same.
Will promote a positive attitude. Responsible for establishing and maintaining positive working relationships that are based on respect for all.
Will embrace Plant/Company change and support its implementation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reaching with hands and arms
Communication through speech and hearing, and in writing
Daily requirements:
- Bending, twisting, turning, reaching below the knee, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting
Lifting requirements:
- Will regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold a valid CDL Class “A” (air brakes) driver’s license
Must pass pre-employment and random drug & alcohol screenings
Must understand and know DOT requirements
Must have at least one year of driving experience
Must have a clean record and solid work history (Semi/Tractor Trailer)
Good oral and written communication skills

NOTE: Attendance on the job each and every day is absolutely essential to the efficient operation of the

Company

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this document are not all-inclusive and are subject to change

at the discretion of management based upon the needs of the company.

In the absence of key personnel the supervisor will assume responsibility to see the functions of this job

are performed as required.

Hirzel Canning Co & Farms provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Hirzel Canning Co. & Farms is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.