Commercial Driver

​Requisition ID 61904

Position Type (US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

III. GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY

A professionally certified CDL driver who has a tanker certificate and is certified to haul product to a customer. Must be a safe driver and always courteous to our customers.

Key responsibilities

IV. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

A. Essential Functions

1. Maintain and inspect tractors and trailer are in road worthy condition and safe

2. While in transit,

3. Focus on safety.

4. Obey DOT/Traffic regulations

5. Navigate routes and through traffic

6. Deliver production to customers door and pump product of the trailer as directed by customer

7. Monitor deliveries to ensure there are no spills of product and/or changes to product in transit

8. Pick up and monitor the filling of alcohol to be delivered to the plant from the rail terminal (or vender facility), as directed

9. Maintain e-logs so that all drivers are in compliance with DOT regulations

10. Verify shipment paperwork to ensure consistent quality of delivery.

11. Use of certified scale house to ensure proper weight of loads.

V. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS (CONTACTS)

INTERNAL Warehousing, Operations, Transportation, Customer Service, Plant Personal

B. EXTERNAL Customers, Vendors, DOT Officers

Qualifications and skills

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

A. EDUCATION High school diploma or GED. Current Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement

B. EXPERIENCE Clear driving record that meets DOT requirements, Hazmat Certification Required, Minimum 21 years of age, 100,000 miles driving experience or completion of a certified truck driving school, 2 years recent OTR experience preferred, Experience in the bulk tanker industry

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VII. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift minimum 50 lbs. on a regular basis

• Ability to use a ladder or work from heights as needed.

• Ability to move large equipment (Tractor/Trailer/Etc).

• Ability to sit for extended period of time

• Ability to give complete attention to detailed work

• Ability to work alone

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Associates may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. Kerry reserves the right to revise this Job Description, as it deems necessary.

Kerry is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The pay range for this position is $28 - $30 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 3/31/26

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

​Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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Posting Type DNI