Transport Store Door Driver (Hourly)

Transport Store Door Driver (CDL Class A)

Location: Evansville, IN

Department: Transportation

Reports To: Shipping/Transport Superintendent

Position Summary

Lewis Bakeries is seeking a CDL Class A Driver to join our Transportation team in Evansville, Indiana. This position delivers fresh bakery products throughout the tri-state area while providing exceptional customer service and maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

If you're looking for a stable career with a family-owned company, competitive pay, weekly income security, and excellent benefits, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay and Benefits

• Starting pay: $25.75/hour
• Increase to $26.75/hour after 12 months
• $1,250 weekly guarantee
• Attendance bonus opportunities
• Safety bonus opportunities

Benefits Package

Eligible employees receive:

• Medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability benefits through TeamCare (Local 215)
• Paid vacation and personal days after eligibility requirements are met
• Paid holidays after eligibility requirements are met

Schedule

• Routes are typically worked 5 days per week
• General scheduled days off are Tuesday and Saturday
• Start times generally range between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM
• Routes typically average 10-hour shifts
• Schedules and days off may be adjusted to accommodate holiday operations

What You'll Do

• Safely operate company-owned and leased Class A commercial vehicles
• Deliver and unload bakery products at customer locations throughout the tri-state area
• Complete required DOT inspections, logs, and documentation
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain compliance with all DOT regulations and company safety standards
• Provide professional and courteous customer service during deliveries and pickups
• Protect and maintain company equipment and property
• Assist with other transportation-related duties as needed

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 1-3 years of professional driving experience preferred
• Acceptable motor vehicle record
• Ability to pass a drug screen, background check, and other pre-employment requirements
• Basic computer skills and ability to operate electronic systems
• Ability to read, write, communicate effectively, and perform basic math calculations
• Ability to travel throughout the tri-state area

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent physical activity, including:

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling bakery products
• Occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force
• Frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force
• Constant exertion of up to 20 pounds of force
• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, and lifting

About Lewis Bakeries

Founded in 1925, Lewis Bakeries is a family-owned company producing high-quality breads, buns, and rolls under trusted brands including Bunny Bread, Lewis Bake Shop, and Healthy Life. We are committed to delivering quality products, supporting our customers, and investing in our people across all areas of the organization.

What Employees Appreciate Most

• Family-owned company with over 100 years of history
• Stable, year-round employment
• Strong union benefits package
• Safety-focused culture
• Opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lewis Bakeries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and reference check.

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