LOCAL CDL B Driver - Nuestra Cocina

Welcome to Nuestra Cocina®

Nuestra Cocina® is a Women-Owned food company based in Chicago. We make the freshest and highest quality Hispanic products including cheeses, creams, yogurts, desserts and specialty meats under our two Brands: Nuestro Queso and Nuestra Cocina. Our signature and natural products are proudly sold in more than 15 different states. Our story starts with Nuestro Queso which means OUR CHEESE. Passion, persistence and artisanship developed our brand that was born in 2009. Today, Nuestro Queso is highly recognized as one of the leading Hispanic Dairy Brands in Chicago and throughout the Midwest and it has been awarded as premium in cheese industry competitions winning 15 medals in less than 9 years.

We are looking for an experienced CDL B Local Delivery Driver to serve our department in a safe and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Transport finished goods to and from retail and distribution centers
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
• Meet delivery schedules
• Document and log work/rest periods and miles spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
• Collect and verify delivery instructions
• Report defects, accidents or violations
• Ability to work a set schedule: MONDAY - FRIDAY, start time is 5am
• Starting pay $22.00/per hour (based on experience)

Skills

• Proven work experience as a truck driver
• Hands on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS)
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
• No recent moving or driving violations
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)
• Valid CDL B license REQUIRED
• Spanish speaking REQUIRED

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Trucking freight handling:

• Some touch freight

Type of Freight:

• Dry Vans

Trucking route:

• Local

Work Remotely

• No