Job Description
Job Description
Valley Produce , A FreshEdge LLC company, is hiring Delivery Drivers in Powell, TN.
Founded in the early 1980s, Valley distributes fresh produce and specialty products to foodservice customers from its facility near Knoxville, Tennessee.
Valley Produce is built on a strong family-owned culture with second-generation family members actively involved in the business today.
Compensation :
- Average Annual Earnings : $41,600 - $57,200+
Average weekly earnings : $800 - $1,100
Paid an hourly rate starting at $20.00 / hour with 40-50 hours per weekWeekly direct depositBenefits & Perks :
Great company benefits starting 60 days on the 1st of the month of employment :Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life InsuranceDisability InsuranceSupplemental Insurance401K with a matching contribution of the first 4% after 1-year of employmentPaid time offEmployee assistance programHome Time, Route & Schedule :
Home Time : Home DailySchedule : Monday - Saturday; 6-day workweekOff Sunday
Shift : Start time between 4 : 00 am – 5 : 30 am with runs between 8 - 10 hours longRoute : Drivers will drive within a 150-mile radius of Powell, TNMust be flexible with route changes
10 - 20 stops per dayLevel of Touch : Touch FreightDrivers will use dolly and hand jack
Equipment :
Straight TruckAll trucks are late models
Transmission : AutomaticQualifications :
Must be at least 21 years of ageDrivers must have an OperatorsDrivers with a CDL C or B license are still encouraged to express interest - our team has opportunities that we would love to discuss with you!
Drivers will preferably have 1-year of truck driving experience though not requiredNew grads are encouraged to apply
Drivers can only have 1 moving violation in the last yearNo Preventable accident in the last 5 yearsNO DUI / DWI within the last 5 yearsMust meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulationsMust be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screenMust be able to lift and / or move up to 50lbs.Hiring Radius : Drivers must live within 40 miles of Powell, TN or be willing to relocate for this positionResponsibilities :
Good attendance and punctualityPre and post trip inspection of vehicleMake customer deliveries according to route planProvide excellent customer serviceEntering trip data into on-board computerComply with FMCSA regulationsReview paperwork for accuracy, checking orders for correct number of pallet / casesMust be able to operate vehicle safely within company guidelines minimizing accidents, traffic violations and complaints from the publicPhysical abilities are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to grasp, manipulate or feel objectsThe employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 poundsAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.