Class A CDL Truck Driver / Forklift Operator (Local - Home nightly)

Good Sense Foods • New Hope, MN • 9m ago

Good Sense Foods is focused on making quality innovative snack foods for healthier living. Founded in 1976, we are a second-generation family owned and operated business with a clear vision and strong core values in pursuit of bringing the Company to the next level. We are on a mission to get Americans snacking healthier and it starts with our trail mixes, roasted nuts and seeds, dried fruits ... and other value-added products typically sold in produce departments of grocery stores. We foster a collaborative and transparent work environment where individual and team accomplishments are recognized.

We are proud of our award winning culture! We received the "Best Place to Work" award by the readers of Sun Media for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024!

Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Must be available to work overtime as needed.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Ensure timely delivery of products to customers in and around Minnesota. Assist warehouse operations by operating various powered and manual material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

· Deliver products to Good Sense Foods customers in a safe and efficient manner

· Shuttle products between production facility and Distribution Center (approx 1/2 mile)

· Make pick-ups of purchase orders as requested from the Purchasing Department

· Inform supervisor in a timely manner of needed repairs on company truck

· Manage difficult customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs.

· Represent the Company in a positive manner to customers and vendors

SECONDARY DUTIES:

· Communicate with supervisor and other forklift drivers to ensure daily shipment needs are met.

· Operate a sit down forklift

· Load and unload trucks in a timely manner

· Lift and move boxes from racks to pallets weighting up to 50 lbs.

· Occasionally lift and move 110 pound bags of nuts with help

· Ensure all products are taken from warehouse slots or bins using FIFO/FEFO

· Use forklift to bring product down from racks for order pickers as requested

· Operate pallet wrapper

· Pick orders as needed

· Complete cycle counts of materials as assigned.

· Maintain warehouse in a clean and orderly fashion.

· Ensure materials are used in FIFO and that re-palletizing of materials is done monthly

SAFETY:

· Complete safety inspection on a daily basis.

· Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner.

· Change and maintain batteries in a safe and timely manner.

· Must be able to safely operate Company truck in adverse weather conditions or congested traffic situations

Miscellaneous

· Communicate problems to supervisors.

· Complete all required paperwork

· Work in congested warehouse areas.

· Work flexible work hours to meet shipment and schedule needs.

· Perform other related tasks as directed.

· Maintain confidentiality with all information.

QUALIFICATIONS • **Essential

· Work within our culture of Integrity, Goodwill and Results

· Class “A” Commercial drivers license with Air brake endorsement

· Clean driving record

· Must pass forklift operation and safety test.

· Have basic math skills, including use of calculator.

· Able to understand and follow all procedures both written and verbal.

· Able to operate all hand and powered jacks.

· Able to complete all paperwork neatly.

· Excellent reading and number identification skills and able to read, write, and speak English

· Able to enter data into computer accurately. • **Education and/or Experience

· High School Education or GED.

· 2-3 years commercial driving experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Sit for extended periods of time, ability to drive a forklift, bend, talk and communicate, move around facility, lift 50 – 110 lbs with help.

· Ability to talk and communicate both written and verbally

· Ability to do occasional lifting of 50 – 100 lbs. with help.

· Walking / standing for up to eight hours per shift.

· Ability to operate all types of material handling equipment

· Ability to pull or push a hand jack with a load of up to 2000 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

· Typical warehouse environment, moving equipment, potential exposure to loud noises, potential congested areas during peak production season.

We offer an excellent benefit package including health, HSA with company match, dental, vision, short and long term disability, company paid life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, legal and ID Shield plans, 8 paid holidays with no waiting period, 401K with company match, 2 weeks’ vacation the first year, paid personal days, education reimbursement, company store, and much more!!

Send your resume today to be considered for this exciting opportunity!!

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Good Sense Foods is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Disability insurance • Employee discount • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance

Trucking driver type: • Company driver

Trucking home time: • Home daily

Trucking route: • Local