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CDL A Short Haul Driver - 4 Day Weeks!

Ginsberg's Foods, Inc. • Hudson, NY 12534 • Posted 30+ days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $31.25/hr • Mid Level

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As a Short Haul Driver at Ginsberg's Foods, Inc., you will be responsible for delivering goods down to New York City and Long Island, ensuring courteous and professional customer interactions, and maintaining compliance with Department of Transportation Hours of Service regulations. This role requires at least 2 years of experience with a Class A license and offers a flexible Monday - Thursday schedule with no overnight stays. Compensation is $31.25 an hour, with higher base pay negotiable based on driving experience.

Responsibilities

  • Schedules time and plans and adjusts routes as necessary to successfully complete job tasks as expected while maintaining compliance with Department of Transportation Hours of Service regulations.
  • Communicates with Ginsberg's Foods Transportation management and staff regarding departure and arrival times.
  • Collects and verifies instructions from appropriate sources. Collect all shipping tenders from drivers mail slot in the logistics department.
  • Reads and understands Bills of Lading to determine assignment details.
  • Follows special cargo-related procedures.
  • Sets and monitors refrigeration systems to maintain correct temperature requirements.

Qualifications

Required

  • At least 2 years of experience driving with a Class A license
  • Understand DOT Laws, Rules and Regulations: Intermediate
  • Strong English language aptitude: Advanced
  • Customer Service: Intermediate
  • Flexible Schedule: Advanced
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
  • Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
  • Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
  • Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
  • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
  • High School diploma preferred
  • CLASS A CDL
  • DRIVER LICENSE

Full Job Description

Description

To be a Short Haul Driver, you must have at least 2 years of experience driving with your Class A license.

Our Short Haul Drivers may work a variety of shifts, including those that start early in the morning, those that end late in the evening, and those that include work on the weekends. So a flexible Monday - Thursday schedule is essential! You will always be back home within the same day - no layovers or hotel stays!

Short Haul Drivers are required to take runs down to New York City and Long Island and are expected to engage with customers and clients in a courteous and professional manner. This position also requires you to be a self-driven and motivated individual who's open to new challenges and can work independently.

Compensation: $31.25 an hour. Higher base pay is negotiable in an interview based on years of driving!

Weekly Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, start and end times will vary.

"Ginsberg's is truly an excellent place to be! It's a breath of fresh air" - Ginsberg's Foods Short Haul Driver

https://youtu.be/z9dgLWYp8Ho?si=N\_iIcEos33QmKVtk

Essential Functions:

+ Schedules time and plans and adjusts routes as necessary in order to successfully complete job tasks as expected while maintaining compliance with Department of Transportation Hours of Service regulations.

+ Communicates with Ginsberg's Foods Transportation management and staff regarding departure and arrival times.

+ Collects and verifies instructions from appropriate sources. Collect all shipping tenders from drivers mail slot in the logistics department.

+ Reads and understands Bills of Lading to determine assignment details.

+ Follows special cargo-related procedures.

+ Sets and monitors refrigeration systems in order to maintain correct temperature requirements.

Applying is quick and easy!

If the Short Haul Driver position seems like the right fit for you, simply answer a few short questions and, if you meet the requirements stated above, our Recruiter will give you a call!

For more information, visit our website!

https://ginsbergs.com/careers/

Great benefits are waiting for you:

+ 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans

+ Healthcare insurance (health, dental, vision)

+ Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

+ Access to in-person mental health counseling

+ New equipment

+ Quarterly incentives

+ Boot allowance 2x a year

+ Company provided uniforms

+ Employee assistance programs

+ Company-provided life insurance

+ Employee discounts in our Will Call Center

We are Ginsberg's:

As a family owned and operated company since 1909, we foster a welcoming workplace culture, embracing engagement and development, and attracting, recruiting, and retaining a diverse workforce. We adhere to our core values of respect for all people, a strong sense of integrity, and excellent customer service.

If you share these values, apply today to begin your career with Ginsberg's Foods!

Qualifications

Skills

Required

+ Understand DOT Laws, Rules and Regulations: Intermediate

+ Strong English language aptitude: Advanced

+ Customer Service: Intermediate

+ Flexible Schedule: Advanced

Behaviors

Required

+ Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

+ Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

+ Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Required

+ Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

+ Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

+ Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

+ Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

+ Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education

Preferred

+ High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

+ CLASS A CDL

+ DRIVER LICENSE

Experience

Required

+ 2 years: CDL A Delivery Driving