Job Description

About the role:

The Barry Callebaut local truck driver will be responsible for the safe and secure transportation of all Barry Callebaut goods throughout the Barry Callebaut network. This is a private fleet operation.

Working hours: Monday to Friday from 5:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safety compliance- Following all safety regulations related to truck operation, including all regulations concerning local, state, and federal regulations.
• Driving-To safely transport Barry Callebaut materials from within your working state. This would include traveling to and from any Barry Callebaut manufacturing sites, warehouses, and vendors professionally.
• Ensure accuracy of all Bill Of Ladings, by ensuring that products are of and for Barry Callebaut and the accuracy of same, and pick-up and delivery as instructed.
• Conduct Pre/Post trip inspections- They are mandatory for commercial motor vehicle drivers, requiring them to check key components like service brakes, parking brakes, steering mechanism, lights, tires, horns, windshield wipers, rear-vision mirrors, and coupling devices before operating the vehicle, ensuring the vehicle is in safe working order.
• Route Planning- Familiarizing oneself with routes, navigating through different areas, and adjusting to changing traffic conditions.
• Documentation-Maintaining accurate logs of driving hours, deliveries, and other necessary paperwork.
• Customer service-Interacting with customers at delivery points, ensuring timely deliveries and the utmost professionalism.
• FMCSA HOS- Driver must know, understand, and practice all Hours of Service rules and regulations for North America

About you:

• High school diploma or equivalent, computer experience a plus.
• Understanding North American Traffic laws/DOT regulations.
• Must be at least 21 years old (DOT requirement).
• Minimum of 2 years verifiable truck driving / commercial driving experience.
• Minimum 1 year of Reefer experience.
• CDL Class A -Clean driving record, with no more than 2 moving violations within the last 2 years.
• Working knowledge of electronic logging devices for DOT FMCSA rules governing the Hours of Service.
• Listening and oral communication skills, with the ability to read and write.
• Time and Priority Management skills are required.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility.
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.