Job description

CDL Class A Truck Driver/Maintenance Worker

Full-time (position is a part-time driver & part-time facility/machine maintenance)

Local driving, home each night.

*$2,000 Hiring Bonus

Argyle, MN

D&D Commodities, a subsidiary of Central Garden and Pet, is a leading company in the bird-feeding industry. We are looking to hire a CDL Class A Truck Driver/Maintenance Worker to help us keep growing. If you're serious about your next job, D&D is an ideal place to get ahead. Don't hesitate to apply.

Summary:

The CDL Class A Truck Driver is responsible for loading freight on trucks for deliveries. Primary job duties are driving, delivering, and unloading freight. Other typical duties involve running errands, picking up supplies, and supporting maintenance and production crews.

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the manufacturing facility and machines in a safe and sanitary work environment.

Measures of Success - CDL Class A Truck Driver

• Fully understands how to operate and safely drive the assigned vehicle.
• Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) up to 80,000 lbs.
• Loads product on trucks in an organized and efficient manner.
• Unloads or delivers the orders intact to the delivery location.
• Ensures contents are properly secured to prevent damage/injury.
• Effectively interprets and understands the paperwork provided to assist in organizing the shipments.
• Inspects vehicles for mechanical and safety issues and performs preventative maintenance.
• Complies with truck driving rules and regulations as well as with DOT and company policies and procedures.
• Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Report defects, accidents, or violations.
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions.

Measures of Success – Maintenance Worker

• Ensures operation of production machinery and mechanical equipment by troubleshooting, identifying, and completing preventive and routine maintenance on motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, conveyor systems, sieves, augers, conveyors, stick machines, gravities, etc.
• Performs changeover and set-up of production machines as well as troubleshoots mechanical and basic electrical systems and makes appropriate repairs to machines.
• Installs equipment within the manufacturing facility.
• Completes work orders to repair machinery.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, and electrical schematics to perform required maintenance and service.
• Disassembles and installs bearings, motors, gearboxes, and belts.
• Operates motorized, hand tools, and other equipment used in maintaining and repairing facilities, buildings, and grounds.
• Operates a forklift, bobcat, and tractor with a snowblower.
• Fabricates parts by using machine shop equipment.
• Performs emergency repairs on various types of machinery, including mechanical, electric, and hydraulic; identifies and replaces worn or damaged parts in a timely manner.
• Understands and supports company and site safety policies and performs work-related activities in a safe manner. Recognizes unsafe work conditions and behaviors and engages with co-workers to ensure conditions and behaviors comply with policies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to sit, stand and /or walk for up to 3 hours at a time in an 8-hour day; ability to frequently grasp, push, pull, bend and climb up to 130ft.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Candidate Attributes:

• High school diploma, GED, or previous or similar relevant experience or knowledge preferred.
• 2+ years of proven experience in commercial truck driving preferred.
• 1+ years of proven mechanical experience in a manufacturing facility, or similar relevant experience or knowledge preferred.
• 1+ years of welding and/or fabrication experience preferred.
• Clean driving record with no moving violations.
• Current, or ability to obtain a medical certificate.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
• Must pass DOT required background/drug checks.
• Experience using a forklift, electric pallet jack, manual pallet jack, 2-wheeled collapsible dollies, and lift gate safely.
• Forklift certification is required or the ability to become certified onsite.
• High level of mechanical aptitude.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Meets attendance requirements and is on time.
• Electrical knowledge or experience preferred.
• Able to read, understand, and follow documents such as safety policies and general instructions.
• Able to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions.
• Able to prioritize and manage workload in a changing environment.
• Able to work both independently and on a team.

Work Environment:

• Work is conducted in company-provided trucks and trailers and in warehouse facilities and will sometimes require working in outside conditions.
• Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, product irritants, airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. But higher levels of noise are marked by signs.

Work Schedule and Compensation:

• First shift: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Occasional overtime.
• Wage is based on skills and experience.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account Employer Contribution
• 401k with a 3% company match
• Annual profit-sharing bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
• Referral Program
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Benefits include paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays, bereavement, etc.) and other benefits which can be found at https://www.centralbenefits.org

About the Company:

D & D Commodities Ltd., a subsidiary of Central Garden and Pet, is a national company that manufactures the finest premium nutritional products for caged birds, small animals, wild birds, and wildlife. We provide optimum nutrition for all types of pets at prices that offer value to the consumer in the best packaging types and styles available. In addition to the best products, we strive to always provide the best service and support for our customers regardless of size or type. Visit our website at www.ddcommodities.comto learn more.

At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries…one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at www.central.comto learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Hiring bonus conditions apply

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.71 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver

Trucking home time:

• Home daily

Trucking route:

• Local

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Argyle, MN 56713: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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