Driver Trainee - CDL A School

Mclane Company, Inc.

Northfield, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$23.50–$23.50
SKILLS
CDL Driver's License, Class A License, Corporate Policies, Delivery Driving, Dental Insurance, Distribution Services, Documentation, Federal Laws and Regulations, High School Diploma, Life Insurance, Loading/Unloading, Mathematics, Mobile Devices, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Truck Driver, Vision Plan, Warehousing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Northfield, MN
POSTED
10 days ago
Take your career further with McLane!

A teammate in this position learns the essential functions of the Driver job including the accurate and timely distribution of products to various customer locations. The Driver Trainee gains exposure to warehouse and other operational functions as part of the developmental process of becoming a McLane Driver.
CDL-A Driver Training Program - Fully Paid by McLane

Location: Northfield, MN
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7am-5:30pm

McLane is offering a fully paid CDL-A School right here in Northfield! This is your opportunity to start a rewarding career as a professional driver with excellent pay and benefits.
Program Details
  • Pay Rate: $23.50/hour while in school and training.
  • Requirement: Must obtain CDL-A Permit prior to class start.
  • Training: Monday-Thursday, on-site in Northfield, MN last 4 weeks.
Earnings
  • Average first-year earnings: $80,000-$90,000
  • Minimum guarantee: $65,000 per year as a driver
  • Day 1 Benefits available: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
  • Paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave accrual, educational assistance program, and more!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
A teammate in this job will train side-by-side with a Driver Trainer to acquire the skills necessary to perform the following functions:
  • Maneuver tractor into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure.
  • Operates truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
  • Inspect tractor-trailer equipment for defects pre/post trip and submit DOT inspection report indicating condition.
  • Operates Driver Delivery Handheld (DDH), document delivery receipts/product temperatures and exceptions. Inspects trailer to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product.
  • Rides and trains with Driver Trainer of tractor-trailer to various destinations, gaining knowledge of commercial driving regulations and observing the Driver's skill in starting engine properly, approaching intersections, making turns, backing, parking, and maneuvering vehicle on the road and on customer premises.
  • Maintain driver log (Manual or PeopleNet) according to DOT regulations, documenting delivery receipt, product temperatures and exceptions.
  • Assists the Driver in unloading trailer and delivering product into customer premises.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A teammate in this position must:
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must have CDLA Permit.
  • Complete training and receive Class A CDL in 6 months or less.
  • Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by McLane customers.
  • Stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions.
  • Read and comprehend labels, instructions, and bills of lading.
  • Perform mathematical calculations to verify quantities of product.
  • Communicate with customers, management, and other teammates.
  • Safely drive a tractor-trailer, use a 2-wheeled dolly, ramp, and on board PeopleNet devices.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • The environment encompasses all areas of a distribution center, transportation department, shop and customer facilities.
  • Working conditions could contain moderate noise, vibration of vehicle and extreme weather conditions depending on climate.
  • Regular and frequent travel, including overnight.

WORK SAFE HOME SAFE is one of our mottos at McLane Company. Your safety and ability to do your job and get home to your family is why all prospective teammates go through a pre-hire screening process.

Candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen in accordance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About the Company

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Mclane Company, Inc.

McLane Company, Inc. is one of the largest supply chain services leaders, providing grocery and foodservice supply chain solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores and chain restaurants throughout the United States. McLane, through McLane Grocery and McLane Foodservice, operates over 80 distribution centers across the U.S. and one of the nation’s largest private fleets. The company buys, sells and delivers more than 50,000 different consumer products to nearly 110,000 locations across the U.S. In addition, McLane provides alcoholic beverage distribution through its wholly owned subsidiary, Empire Distributors, Inc. McLane is a wholly owned unit of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK) and employs more than 20,000 teammates.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
McLane Company, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.mclanecareers.com/eeo.
In addition, McLane is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation for the application process due to a disability, please email accessibility@mclaneco.com.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Travel, Transportation and Tourism
WEBSITE
http://mclanemilwaukee.com