Driver

Glanbia/LaBelle is seeking a Procurement Driver in the Ripon area picking up raw frozen colostrum from our Dairy Farmers and safely delivering them to the local distribution center. Also responsible for representing Glanbia/LaBelle in a professional and cost-effective manner to increase customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties:

· Communicate with procurement supervisor, co-workers and dairy farms daily.

· Transport finished goods and raw materials to and from local dairies and distribution centers as scheduled

· Ensure contents are properly secured in truck and/or flatbed to prevent damage/injury

· Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries

· Report defects, accidents or violations

· Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs

· Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance

· Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods)

· Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions

· Adhere to company rules and regulations

· Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions

· Track and report working hours

· Adhere to company rules and regulations

· Comply with ICC and DOT regulations

· Make safety a priority at all times

Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent

· 2+ years proven experience in truck driving preferred

· Valid driving license

· Clean driving record with no moving violations

Knowledge

· Familiar with dairy farm operations strongly preferred

· Familiarity with HACCP preferred

· Basic computer skills

· Knowledge of electronic driving equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, etc.)

Skills

· Must be a team player at all times while providing exceptional customer service

· Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles

· Skilled at driving vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for long periods of time

· Effective verbal communication, and public relations skills are required

Abilities

· Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly

· Ability to successfully multi-task

· Must be able to follow all health, safety and clothing requirements

· Ability to pass background check and drug test

· Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.)

Working Conditions

· Flexible working schedule, which may include overnight travel, and long-haul driving

· Sitting, standing, walking and climbing

· May work in hot/cold and wet environment

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.