Truck Driver
Lamb Weston

Title: Truck Driver

Location: Delhi, LA

About Lamb Weston

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world. For more than 60 years, we've produced innovative, inventive products that make life better for our customers and their customers.

Job Description Summary

Through the direction of a team leader, field technician, or coordinator this position is responsible for the operation of tractor trailer combinations to facilitate the delivery of raw materials to the plant. Truck drivers are responsible for safe and efficient operation of their trucks and for maintaining all pertinent records.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Truck Driver

Department: Ag Services

Schedule:

-4 on 4 off X 12 (4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights on, 4 days off)

-A full-time work schedule that requires employees to work four consecutive day and night shifts for 12 hours followed by four consecutive days off

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives tractor-trailer combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations.
  
• Maneuvers truck into loading or unloading position, following signals from loading crew as needed.
  
• Drives truck to weigh station before and after loading, and along route to document weight and conform to state regulations.
  
• Maintains driver log according to DOT regulations.
  
• Inspects truck before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition.
  
• Reads bill of lading to determine assignment.
  
• Fastens chain or binders to secure load on trailer during transit.
  
• Loads or unloads, or assists in loading and unloading truck. Services and maintains truck with oil, fuel, and radiator fluid.
  
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
  
• Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor.
  
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
  
• Must perform a minimum of 3 safety engagement activities per week. May be required to train other employees as needed. Other duties may be assigned as needed. May be required to be used as Yard Dog in case of emergencies.
  
• Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skills.
  

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• Stand
  
• Sit
  
• Walk
  
• Reach with hands and arms
  
• Climb or balance
  
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  

LIFTING/FORCE ACTIVITIES

• More than 100lbs
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)
  
• Work near moving mechanical parts
  
• Work in high, precarious places
  
• Fumes or airborne particles
  
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
  
• Outdoor weather conditions
  
• Extreme cold (non-weather)
  
• Extreme heat (non-weather)
  
• Risk of electric shock
  
• Work with explosives
  
• Risk of radiation
  
• Vibration
  

NOISE

• Moderate noise (Examples: business office with typewriters and/or computer printers, light traffic)
  
• Loud noise (Examples: metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment)
  
• Very loud noise (Examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert)
  

Basic & Preferred Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires one to two years' related experience and/or training.
• A valid CLASS A CDL
• Must be able to pass Lamb Weston's vehicle driving test.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in the operation of truck equipment, including its design, uses, emergency repair, and maintenance.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determines when and what kind of maintenance is needed
• Ability to complete assigned duties with minimal supervision

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
  
• Family-Friendly Employee events
  
• Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services
  

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Requisition ID: Req-232373

Time Type: Full time

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $22.80 - $23.30

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

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