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Description
Welcome To KanPak® in Arkansas City, KS – Your Complete Beverage, Yogurt and Dessert Partner!
KanPak® is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of the very best beverage, yogurt and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is at the heart of many products we create, allowing all KanPak® products to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months, but it’s our state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service that really set us apart from competitors.
Coffee beverages, creamers, yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages – no matter what kind of product you’re looking for, we can deliver. Our aseptic processing and packaging makes our solutions more convenient, efficient and environmentally friendly.
We are seeking an energetic, skilled Driver- Class CDL A for openings in our facility in Arkansas City, KS.
We operate 24 / 7, 7 days per week. Shift is 1:30p-9:30pm, this opportunity will require flexibility to work weekends and overtime.
Summary:
Perform daily transportation functions by operating diesel-powered tractor-trailer. The driver will be responsible for transporting raw materials and finished good products between warehouse and manufacturing facility locally.
BENEFITS
At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
- Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan
- Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences.
Responsibilities Related to the Job:
- Coordinate KanPak Quality activities and operations to meet objective for quality, food safety, integrity, regulatory compliances, cost, safety and customer satisfaction at KanPak
- Participate in formulating and administering division’s short and long range goals and objectives for business growth
- Operate Diesel-Powered Tractor Trailer
- Apply knowledge of commercial driving regulations
- Inspects trucks for defects before and after trips
- Maintains driver log according to DOT regulations
- Adhere to company rules and regulations
- Always make safety a priority
- Operate forklift / powered industrial truck as needed.
- Pick up and return pallets, shells and assigned product at each delivery location.
Social Responsibilities:
- Maintain compliance with KanPak/GSF Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety and other regulations
- Act according to KanPak’s Creed & Values
Required Qualifications and Knowledge:
- Must have a valid Class A CDL license
- Driving record must meet KanPak policy requirements
- Ability to work weekends, nights and holidays as directed by the business.
- Ability to lift/push/pull 50 pounds.
- As required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, commercial drivers must read and speak English sufficiently to communicate with the public, understand highway signs and traffic signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries in reports and records.
Competencies/Job Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated experience with a WMS/IC process
- Ability to operate forklifts or other material handling equipment safely, with certification where required.
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in inventory management, order fulfillment, and documentation.
Physical Activity Requirements:
Physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential 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 sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is required to climb in/out of a diesel-powered tractor trailer; be able to grip and crank up/down landing gear on trailers; and open/close both roll and swing doors on trailers – all up to twenty times per shift. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and cold or hot conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
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Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
Applicants only; No Recruiters please.
KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.
