Class A Truck Driver

Company: Bimbo Bakeries USA
Location: Citrus Heights
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Job Description:

Class A Truck Driver

Job Description
Have you ever enjoyed Arnold , Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee , Entenmann s or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

Bimbo Bakeries USA is part of Grupo Bimbo, the world s largest baking company with operations in 33 countries. Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) employs 20,000 associates across the U.S. in bakeries, sales centers, corporate offices and on sales routes to ensure our consumers have the freshest products to feed their families at every meal. But our associates come to work for much more the chance to feed their own lives through exciting work that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in their professional and personal lives every day.

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA as a Class A Truck Driver:

• 10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus for all new hires!!
  
• Competitive starting pay; $30.95 per hour
  
• Local driving so home after every shift
  
• Amazing Medical/Dental at very low weekly deductions
  
• Stable Union position with pension for retirement
  
• BBU specific wellness and discount programs available
  
  Class A Truck Driver Position Summary:
  Responsible for safely operating a tractor-trailer vehicle, loading, unloading, reloading product, delivery of product to designated locations. Must possess clean verifiable Class A driver s license, knowledge of and compliance of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as well as State and/or Local Department of Motor Vehicle regulations. Record and maintain documents required by the Company and DOT.
  
  Class A Truck Driver Principal Accountabilities:
  
  • This is starting as a Vacation Relief position but has potential to be assigned a route quickly
    
  • Attend regularly and on time to this position with a four (4) day work schedule, 10 hours a day including weekends and split days off. Will be required to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime based upon business needs. May be scheduled to work extra days.
    
  • Associate is required to load equipment from Sales Centers and count the number of dollies, blue baskets and grey baskets that are being brought back on the trailer and document the equipment being returned, on the back of the Trip Sheet.
    Load, unload, and reload trailers with product. May be required to breakdown product and equipment.
    
  • Perform these functions utilizing safe work practices and high customer focus.
    
  • Utilize powered material handling equipment in a safe manner. Comply with related operational safety regulations including licensing requirements.
    
  • Operate tractor-trailer safely following FMCSR and DMV regulations. Comply with FMCSR record keeping requirements including but not limited to Driver's Daily Record of Duty Status, Vehicle Inspections, trip sheets and related necessary documents.
    
  • Reports any issues or problems encountered during the execution of duties to Department Manager/Supervisor.
    
  • Maintains cleanliness of tractor interior.
    
  • Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by the supervisor
    
    Schedule for Hire:
    
    • Days: Sunday - Saturday; Must be able to work all shifts.
      
    • Shift Start Time: Assignment of shift is dependent on bid availability
      
    • Overtime as needed
      
      Job Requirements
      Preferred Qualifications for the Class A Truck Driver are:
      
      • High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required
        
      • A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted
        
      • Must possess a valid Class A driver s license with no restrictions.
        
      • This position requires one (1) year experience driving tractor-trailers including doubles, no accidents or points in last year, clean Class A, M.V.R.
        
      • Ability to prepare and maintain records required by the company and the FMCSR
        
      • Must pass DOT Physical and DOT Road Test
        
      • Truck driving school helpful but not necessary
        
      • Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the Job Description
        
      • Must be at least 21 years of age
        
        The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
        
        Be a part of a company that is dedicated to protecting our planet:
        
        • All of our U.S. operations have been powered with 100% renewable electric energy since July 2019, with energy created through a Wind Farm backed by a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Invenergy
          
        • Bimbo Bakeries USA was named EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for the fourth year in a row for superior leadership, innovation and commitment to environmental protection through energy efficiency
          
        • We have 18 ENERGY STAR Certified facilities
          
        • Our Manufacturing operations divert greater than 95% of waste from landfill
          
        • Over 1500 of our vehicles utilize alternative fuel propane, compressed natural gas, electric, or hybrid
          
        • Bimbo Bakeries USA has committed to 100% sustainable packaging across its portfolio by 2025.
        • All product bags, pouches and wrappers are currently recyclable through Terracycle.
          
          The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
          
          Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training and all other working conditions. To further the principle of equal employment opportunity, Bimbo Bakeries USA has developed affirmative action plans for minorities and women, qualified individuals with disabilities, and Vietnam-era and special disabled veterans and other protected veterans.

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