Class B Truck Driver

Job Title: Class B - Central Kitchen Driver

Department: Central Kitchen

Summary

The central kitchen driver position plays an important role in delivering our fresh food safely to our restaurants. Basic food handling, knowledge of time and temperature guidelines must be maintained in order to deliver safe, high quality food. The driver will be loading and unloading pallets from the truck using a pallet jack, driving the truck to each of the restaurants and checking in the food orders with the manager on duty.

Requirements to be a GFR Certified Driver 

Each GFR Employee that drives for the company in a company vehicle or their own personal vehicle on company business must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age with a minimum of 3 years of driving experience (not including learners permit time)
• Have a valid Class B Driver's License issued by the state of residence
• Be rated as an “Excellent”, “Low Risk”, or “Medium Risk Driver” according to the criteria of the company’s Fleet Safety Program
• Complete the Fleet Suite Defensive Driving online course
• New drivers must complete the GFR Employee Behind The Wheel Training – Road Test with their GM
• Complete any assigned remedial driver’s training courses
• Review, sign, and adhere to the Garden Fresh Driving Policy
• Follow all DOT laws

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform pre-driving vehicle inspections of the trucks before each route
• Assure proper functioning of all necessary components of the truck such as lights, brakes & tires
• Fueling trucks daily and taking trucks in for scheduled periodic maintenance
• Detailed cleaning of trucks and truck equipment
• Load pallets with product and shrink wrap for delivery
• Load and unload trucks with product safely using a pallet jack
• Deliver orders to local resturants in a timely manner
• Follow all safe driving requirements
• Check delivery orders in with management team
• Maintain a positive working relationship with restaurant managers during deliveries

Compliance

• Maintain a valid driver's license and ensure the MVR score remains in good standings with Garden Fresh
• Report any motor vehicle violations, both personal and professional to management
• Follow all company workplace safety requirements which may consist of but not limited to pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, floor maintenance, security, chemical use, cut prevention, burn prevention & strain prevention.
• Follow all company Food Safety Requirements and those laws required by FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act)
• Participate in food safety and employee safety certification requirements
• Take required meal and rest breaks as required by law

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read and speak the English language.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; & sit. Drivers will needs to their hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, push & pull. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires an employee to be in a standing & sitting position for an extended period of time. Trunk strength should be sufficient to bend and stoop repeatedly and move objects between 20 to 50 pounds short distances.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.