Shuttle Driver - Class A CDL (Doubles Required) - Grand Prairie, Texas

Notice to Applicants

Jake’s Finer Foods has been acquired by US Foods, and the companies are now one in the same. Becoming an employee of Jake’s will also mean becoming an employee of US Foods, with access to expanded resources, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a national organization.

Job Title: CDL Class A Shuttle Driver

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor

Location: Grand Prairie, TX

Pay: $1325/ 5-day week guarantee pay

Job Summary

The CDL Class A Shuttle Driver timely and efficiently delivers freight between our Dallas, Texas and Houston, Texas warehouses.

• Schedule: Sunday- Thursday, Late Night Shift (Starting at 4 PM, typically finishing around 2 AM) - HOME DAILY
• Multi-Touch Freight, Hook & Drop, & Doubles
• $1325/week guarantee (5 days)

Duties & Responsibilities (include, but not limited to)

• Routine lifting/moving of up to 65 pounds, occasional lifting of heavier amounts.
• Cross dock, load, & unload freight between trailers as needed
• Exposure to outside weather conditions (e.g., rain, heat, fog).
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Willing to work additional hours, holidays, and weekends as requested.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to safely operate Tractor/Trailer Combination and Bobtail truck.
• Newer Day Cabs 28 - 36 foot Trailers (x2)
• Maintain a valid CDL Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Must have Doubles Endorsement

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Class A Driver’s License required. Experience driving manual transmission vehicles or the desire to learn a plus
• 1-3 years of general work experience required
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience preferred. Local delivery experience or regional shuttle experience preferred
• Prior grocery store and/or consumer products experience a plus
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Driving record within MVR policy guidelines required
• Must have the ability to repetitively lift, pull and push 50+ pounds, reach above head height, stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, Roth 401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

Complete job description with a detailed list of duties will be provided upon request.