Driver, Apprentice - Stockton - KeHE Distributors

Description

Overview

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you

Responsibilities

The apprenticeship program is built and designed for new Class A CDL licensed drivers and professional truck drivers with less than 1 year of driving experience. Employee will be required to successfully complete all phases of the training program. This will include but is not limited to completing a training regimen covering minimum training hours that typically runs 6-8 weeks (or when deemed successfully completed) with a KeHE Driver Trainer demonstrating proficiencies in all areas of the training program. Apprentice drivers will become a Professional driver upon completion of one year of cumulative CDL A experience.

Essential Functions

• Train to operate assigned vehicle(s) in a safe and responsible manner observing and abiding by all laws, ordinances, and rules of the road.
• Operate vehicle assigned and conduct yourself in a manner promoting a favorable impression of KeHE Distributors.
• Follow the instruction and guidance of the assigned trainer and progress in a manner acceptable to the Driver Trainer and Safety Manager.
• Must always adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSA).

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• Must have CDL class A driver's license.
• Must have a clean MVR and be in the pass category on the Motor Vehicle Grading Criteria specified by KeHE Distributors.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Pass the D.O.T. physical and drug screening.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when recording information and filling out required forms.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated - must be able to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be a team player and develop a good chemistry with coworkers.
• Must be able to perform all physical requirements for the job of CDL Truck Driver.

Benefits

• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays
• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid sick time

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Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.