CDL Truck Driver - Commercial Driving

There’s a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth. The Truck Driver – Commercial Driving position is responsible for the delivery of product to our customers and other Trinidad Benham facilities utilizing combination Dry Van or Hopper trailers.

Delivery of product in truck - CDL Class A with manual transmission required. Operation of truck to deliver and pick up loads as requested by shipping and receiving department in a safe, efficient, timely, and legal manner. Daily truck and trailer inspections prior to use.

Observe and report equipment or mechanical failures immediately. Complete all necessary paperwork and electronic logs in order to maintain accurate records for all trips required under state and federal laws and regulations. Maintain expense log with all receipts.

Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance, including keeping the tractor clean. Communicate with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs. Comply with company safety policies and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms. Provide support to plant operations as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by Shipping Supervisor or Lead.

MUST-HAVES: High School Diploma or GED Commercial Driver License in good standing One year over the road experience Knowledge of all applicable DOT and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY: • Ability to perform basic math skills. • Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisors, and management personnel. • Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.

• Ability to obtain a Powered Industrial Truck certification. • Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel. WORK CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Frequently (more than 25% of time) required to: stand and/or walk, use ladders, climb stairs, bend and stoop, reach, push/pull, kneel and crouch.

Lift, carry and/or move items up to 100 pounds, without assistance; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, to verbally communicate; and to hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Frequently exposed to a non-climate-controlled environment.

Frequently (more than 25% of time) exposed to dust and loud noise. Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to machinery and mechanical, moving parts. Personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, safety glasses, hair net, and food safety-related items, is required.

Available for occasional overnight trips and have the ability to remain alert while driving for periods of time up to 11 hours.