Dairy Farmers of America

Full Time CDL A Truck Driver - Wilbraham

Dairy Farmers of America  •  $29/hr  •  Massachusetts (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Pay Range:

$29–$32/hour

"We Haul Wholesome" at Dairy Farmers of America - the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy food processor within the United States. Our drivers transport raw milk from farm to processing plants. We are passionate about the farmer-owners, the dairy industry, and supplying consumers with safe and nutritious products.

Pay & Benefits

  • Home daily
  • Generous vacation (144 hours, 1st Year) and paid holidays
  • Competitive pay - weekend premium, OT available and eligible for bonuses
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Schedule

  • Rotating Schedule

General Purpose

Safely and efficiently operate DFA tank trailers to transport raw milk from farm or depot to plant. Drive over a variety of streets, highways and rural access roads. The driver must follow the dispatch schedule and directions from the driver supervisors.

Drivers are required to take quality control samples at farms, measure the milk loaded into trailers, and minimize the truck idle times and conserve fuel consumption. We expect our drivers to operate safely and legally at all times.

Job Responsibilities

  • Operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT, DFA Commercial Motor Vehicle, and safety policies
  • Perform various physical tasks including lifting, connecting and disconnecting hoses, climbing a ladder and safely hooking and unhooking trucks and trailers.
  • Verify proper documentation (Load number/Seal numbers/etc.) to validate load delivery and destination
  • Disassemble, clean, and re-assemble trailer pumps to maintain proper cleanliness at a food grade level
  • Always represents DFA positively and professionally during interactions with customers, or regulatory personnel
  • The position will be based out of Wilbraham, Massachusetts and will travel to St. Albans, VT

Qualifications

Licensing and Certification

  • Valid Class A CDL in state of residence
  • Tanker endorsement (or able to obtain )

Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or GED preferred
  • 1+ year CDL experience or FMCSA-approved driving school graduate

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Knowledge of DOT rules and safety regulations
  • Must meet MVR requirements, DOT requirements, pre-employment background requirements
  • Clear English communication (written and verbal)
  • Basic math and measurement skills
  • Must be able to work independently

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Dairy Farmers of America

About Dairy Farmers of America

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.

As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.

We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.

We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.

At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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