DC Truck Driver

Company Name: Kroger Stores
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
 

 

Position Summary:

Responsible for safely transporting goods to stores and customers of the distribution trucking company. Perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Drive truck to deliver goods to stores and other customers.
• Adhere to corporate and departmental safety standards.
• Inspect truck for defects before, during and after trips; submits report indicating truck condition.
• Check refrigeration trailer for malfunctions.
• Weigh load.
• Unload merchandise at store.
• Pick up goods at vendor locations (backhauls) and verifies products and quantities as loaded.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Commitment to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important and appreciated.
• Must meet Federal Department of Transportation physical requirements.
• Ability to work weekends on a regular basis.
• Ability to work overtime on a regular basis.
• Ability to travel independently.
• Ability to work any shift.
• Ability to work varied schedule as needs of business require.
• (ok leave this bullet point)Familiarity with trucking terms and processes.
• Ability to back 53' trailers safely in to store docks or vendor locations.
• Ability to travel independently.
• Valid commercial Class A CDL driver's license Ability to operate the following special equipment, machinery and/or special tools: over-the -road tractors, refrigeration units, and dollies, electric or manual pallet jacks
• Two years active driving experience with two years doubles experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. City driving is preferable but not a requirement.
• 53' dry vans and reefers.

Desired Previous Job Experience

• Two Years Tractor/Trailer driving experience

 

Education Level: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: CDL A
Position Type: Full-Time 
Shift(s): Day; Evening; Overnight
Regions: Mountain

States: Texas
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Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.
 

Company Overview
Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly 431,000 associates who serve customers in 2,778 retail food stores under a variety of in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Kroger and its subsidiaries also operate 2,231 pharmacies, 784 convenience stores, 323 fine jewelry stores, 1,387 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States. With sales of $109.8 billion in 2015, we continue to grow. Kroger is recognized as one of America’s most generous companies for its support of more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners, breast cancer research and awareness, the military and their families, and more than 145,000 community organizations including schools. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 

 Posting Notes:  TX || Houston || 701 Gellhorn Ave. || 77029 || Kroger Stores || CareerBuilder; None || Distribution || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || CDL A