Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Truck Driver & Warehouse Associate, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse and delivery of high quality product. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on material handling, inventory management, and safe driving practices to support efficient order fulfillment and delivery. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help us maintain high standards of safety, accuracy, and productivity in a fast-paced environment. This position is perfect for motivated individuals eager to develop their skills in warehouse operations and logistics.

Responsibilities:

• Utilizing FIFO
• Experience using a sit-down hilo and electric pallet jacks
• Lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 2,000 lbs.
• Working in an environment below 35 degrees
• Handling proper recycling of facility materials
• Cleaning routines within facility
• Fast-paced environment
• Supporting the production team, sometimes including joining the production team
• Product delivery, as needed
• Inventory Management as needed
• Customer Service as needed
• Safely operate a tractor-trailer across designated routes, adhering to all safety regulations and company policies
• Load and unload product using proper techniques, including forklift operation when necessary
• Drive a commercial truck and trailer locally.
• Manage route driving efficiently to meet delivery schedules while maintaining high safety standards
• Conduct pre-trip inspections on trucks and trailers to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with DOT regulations
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers regarding delivery status, route changes, or any issues encountered during trips
• Assist with securing loads to prevent damage during transit.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to read, speak, and write in English to understand instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety standards
• Basic math, reasoning, and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of First In/First Out
• Hilo experience required
• Warehouse knowledge
• Valid CDL-A license with a clean driving record and recent experience operating a tractor-trailer in a commercial setting.
• 1-2 years proven delivery driver experience

Skills to be Successful in the Role:

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• The ability to trust and follow through on commitments with team members
• Willingness to adapt to different approaches, ideas, tools, techniques, and processes
• Can work independently
• Self-motivated when working without direct supervision

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent bending and continuous twisting
• Routinely lifting up to 60 lbs., carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position
• Continuous standing and walking for up to 8 hours
• Continuous use of upper body (arms, wrists, hands) for up to 8 hours

Work Environment:

The job operates in a refrigerated food production (45°F) and warehouse setting (35°F). The floor surface is concrete. The noise level is moderate with no vibration. Material movement takes place throughout the facility.

Work Shift: Monday - Friday 5:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Flexibility on their work schedule as they may run late on a route.

Job Type: Full Time Employee

Average Hours per Week: 40 hours

Work Location: Grand Rapids facility - in person

Pay Rate: Starting at $23.00 per hour

Pay & Benefits:

Tolman's offers competitive base pay, plus bonus and benefits for full-time employees starting after 90 days on the job, including:

1. Employee-paid healthcare $35 per pay period.

2. Dental premiums cost $10 per pay period.

3. Retirement matching program

4. Quarterly performance bonuses based on merit

5. Meat discounts

6. Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

7. No trips over 4 hours

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person