Truck Driver / Distribution Utility

Class A CDL Truck Driver/Distribution Utility

2nd shift - Monday to Friday 2:45pm to 11:15pm, flexible schedule, weekends as needed. 

Pay Rate:  $27.45 + $1.00 shift differential

Primary Duties:   
This position primarily supports warehouse and shipping operations within the Distribution department. Daily responsibilities include:

•    Trailer checks
•    Loading and unloading trailers.
•    Receiving finished goods and raw materials.
•    Staging and storing pallets in warehouse rack locations.
•    Wrapping pallets for shipment.
•    Housekeeping and sanitation of dock and warehouse areas.
•    Working in refrigerated and freezer environments.
•    Completing required shipping and receiving documentation.

This position also serves as a backup Class A CDL driver and will operate company tractors and trailers as needed to support business demands. Driving responsibilities include moving trailers between production facilities and warehouses, spotting trailers at dock doors, transporting inventory, and assisting with other transportation-related tasks when required.

This position spends most scheduled work hours performing warehouse, shipping, receiving, and dock support functions. CDL driving duties are performed as business needs require.

The individual will work with information deemed confidential and/or proprietary to the company. Occasional preventive maintenance and light maintenance may be required on tractors and trailers.
 

Qualifications:

• Must have a Class A Iowa Commercial driver’s license, a current D.O.T. physical card, and commercial truck driving experience preferred. 
• 18 years or older.
• 6 months of work history.
• Excellent communication skills. 
• The individual must be able to work in both hot and cold environment.
•  Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Flexible Spending Account
• Profit-sharing Opportunities
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays 
• Earn PTO weekly
• Fitness Center
• Product Discounts

Burke Corporation is a leader in the production of pizza toppings and other fully cooked meats. Located in Nevada, Iowa, Burke is a focused team of professionals that combines technical expertise, industry knowledge, flexibility and integrity. Our spirit of continuous improvement creates win/win relationships and a shared sense of confidence in quality and safety.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.