Driver | Class A | KanPak | Arkansas City, KS

Job Description

Description

Welcome To KanPak® in Arkansas City, KS – Your Complete Beverage, Yogurt and Dessert Partner!

KanPak® is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of the very best beverage, yogurt and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is at the heart of many products we create, allowing all KanPak® products to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months, but it’s our state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service that really set us apart from competitors.

Coffee beverages, creamers, yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages – no matter what kind of product you’re looking for, we can deliver. Our aseptic processing and packaging makes our solutions more convenient, efficient and environmentally friendly.

We are seeking an energetic, skilled ​  Driver- Class CDL A  for openings in our facility in  Arkansas City, KS.

We operate 24 / 7, 7 days per week.    Shift is 1 : 30p-9 : 30pm, this opportunity will require flexibility to work weekends and overtime.

JOB SUMMARY :

As part of our distribution team, you will ensure our food products are transported in a safe, timely manner between our production facility and warehouse; both are located in Arkansas City.

BENEFITS

At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following :

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility :  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan
• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences.

Summary :

Perform daily transportation functions by operating diesel-powered tractor-trailer.  The driver will be responsible for transporting raw materials and finished good products between warehouse and manufacturing facility locally.

Responsibilities Related to the Job :

Social Responsibilities :

Required Qualifications and Knowledge :

As required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, commercial drivers must read and speak English sufficiently to communicate with the public, understand highway signs and traffic signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries in reports and records.

Competencies / Job Skills :

Physical Activity Requirements :

Physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.  The employee is required to climb in / out of a diesel-powered tractor trailer; be able to grip and crank up / down landing gear on trailers; and open / close both roll and swing doors on trailers – all up to twenty times per shift.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and cold or hot conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Disclaimer :    This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority / Female / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Disability / Veteran

Applicants only; No Recruiters please.

KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.