Take your career further with McLane!
A teammate in this position
learns the essential functions of the Driver job including the
accurate and timely distribution of products to various customer
locations. The Driver Trainee gains exposure to warehouse and other
operational functions as part of the developmental process of
becoming a McLane Driver.
On site
(Northfield) CDLA School that is fully paid by McLane. School is
Monday - Friday in Northfield, MN.
Pay
Rate : $23.50 an hour while in school and
training.
Must
have CDLA Permit.
Day 1 Benefits
available : medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA / HSA and
company-paid life insurance.
401(k) Profit
Sharing Plan after 90 days.
Paid holidays,
vacation time, sick leave accrual, educational assistance program,
and more!
ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS :
A teammate in this job will
train side-by-side with a Driver Trainer to acquire the skills
necessary to perform the following
functions :
Maneuver tractor into
position to attach trailer and handle lines to
secure.
Operates truck in a safe manner in
compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and
company policies.
Inspect tractor-trailer
equipment for defects pre / post trip and submit DOT inspection
report indicating condition.
Operates Driver
Delivery Handheld (DDH), document delivery receipts / product
temperatures and exceptions. Inspects trailer to ensure product is
secure for undamaged transport of
product.
Rides and trains with Driver Trainer
of tractor-trailer to various destinations, gaining knowledge of
commercial driving regulations and observing the Driver's skill in
starting engine properly, approaching intersections, making turns,
backing, parking, and maneuvering vehicle on the road and on
customer premises.
Maintain driver log (Manual
or PeopleNet) according to DOT regulations, documenting delivery
receipt, product temperatures and
exceptions.
Assists the Driver in unloading
trailer and delivering product into customer
premises.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS : A teammate in this
position must :
High School Diploma or
GED preferred.
Be at least 21 years of
age.
Must have CDLA
Permit.
Complete training and
receive Class A CDL in 6 months or
less.
Ability and willingness to
select / load / unload and / or deliver ALL products that may be ordered
by McLane customers.
Stand, walk, sit, climb,
reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job
functions.
Read and comprehend labels,
instructions, and bills of lading.
Perform
mathematical calculations to verify quantities of
product.
Communicate with customers,
management, and other teammates.
Safely drive a
tractor-trailer, use a 2-wheeled dolly, ramp, and on board
PeopleNet
devices.
WORKING
CONDITIONS : The
environment encompasses all areas of a distribution center,
transportation department, shop and customer
facilities.
Working conditions could contain
moderate noise, vibration of vehicle and extreme weather conditions
depending on climate.
Regular and frequent
travel, including overnight.
WORK
SAFE HOME SAFE is one of our mottos at McLane Company. Your safety
and ability to do your job and get home to your family is why all
prospective teammates go through a pre-hire screening
process.
Candidates will be subject to a
background check and drug screen in accordance with applicable
laws.
All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Driver Trainee • Northfield, MN, United States