Semi-Truck Driver/Yard Truck

Semi-Truck Driver

Basic American Foods, family-owned and operated since 1933 and a market leader and innovator in shelf-stable food products within the foodservice industry, is looking for a reliable, team-focused, motivated Semi-Truck Driver to support our Central Distribution Center in Idaho Falls. The current opening is primarily stationed in Blackfoot but may include drives to the Shelley, Idaho Falls, and Rexburg locations as well.

What makes an amazing meal so great? The people who create them-those in kitchens and dining rooms everywhere who work hard to plan, prepare and cook every dish to perfection. They're heroes in our eyes, and it's our job to set them up for success. We are proud of our 85-year history, and we credit success to our startup mentality and strategic focus on providing tasty and innovative products to kitchens, cafeterias, and dining rooms throughout America. Our supportive and collaborative culture is driven by our mission-to make mealtime victories happen every single day.

Our locations in Southeast Idaho provide the family-friendly feel of a small town with plenty of nearby nature to explore. This area is perfect for the outdoor activities lover and is only a short distance from two national parks

As a relatively flat organization, you have a voice from your first day, along with opportunities to explore, learn and develop new skills with challenging and rewarding work. We're focused on your success, both professionally and personally, and we are committed to helping you every step of the way. We are a family-owned, family-friendly company that empowers and supports our employees. We live out our company values and expect all team members to do the same.

Job Summary

To be able to operate all BAF trucks from point A to point B as directed. To safely and legally meet all legal obligations as a current licensed CDL Class A driver. Responsible to haul all products and materials as needed for BAF.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities

The primary responsibility of this position is to operate the yard dog and move trailers around our facility in Shelley. You must be able to:

1. Legally and safely operate BAF vehicles. Be drug and alcohol-free, and follow drug and alcohol rules and regulations as prescribed by law, submit to random drug and alcohol testing as required.
2. Clean all trailers taken to the plant for loading purposes and document with a container and loading checklist.
3. Be sure all loads traveling from the plant or warehouse have bills of lading with them. Must fill out a yearly form, motor vehicle drivers certification of violations.
4. Make sure driver maintenance is performed, grease 5th wheel, adjust brakes, check oil and fluids, tires etc. Once a day driver will fill out a vehicle inspection report.
5. Following the SAFE philosophy, talk with employees observed to be working unsafely in order to stop the unsafe behavior and explain the safe way of performing a given task. Participate in the Safe Observations.
6. Protect yourself, others, and customers by following safe work practices, GMP's and Sanitation Guidelines. All employees are responsible for upholding the principles of SQF. All employees are responsible for immediately reporting any food safety, food quality, or plant security issues to management for appropriate action.

Qualifications:

(a) When hired, possess a valid CDL license meeting all requirements of section three (code of federal regulations) qualification of drivers (49 CFR part 391) Or if job awarded by bid, employee will satisfactorily complete all training programs and processes, all the steps of driver certification, and qualify and satisfactorily complete all phases of CDL process.

(b) Carry on person current; CDL and medical examiners certificate.

(c) Pass an annual driving record review.

(d) Be reasonably insurable by BAF.

(e) Maintain an acceptable; current CDL, driving record, insurance risk and be drug and alcohol-free to continue in the employ of BAF as a truck driver.

Do You Have the Ingredients to Become a Basic American Foods Hero?

Education and/or Experience: 12th grade or equivalent or current truck driver bid holder or 2 provable years of over the road experience. Employee needs to possess good math skills, with an ability to compute basic math equations. Language Skills: Employee must be able to effectively read, write and speak English. Be able to speak clearly and able to comprehend written instructions and write comprehensively. Reasoning Ability: Employee needs to effectively apply training a

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