OTR Truck Driver

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby's, Aunt Nellie's, READ, Seneca Farms, Green Valley, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable), CherryMan, Paradise, Pennant, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great! Come join the Seneca Foods team - Apply now!

The truck driver is responsible for transporting goods from one place to another using heavy or tractor-trailer trucks. Operates trucks with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds per gross vehicle weight. When not on the road, driver will be required to perform other duties as assigned to include but not limited to cleaning, loading unloading and maintenance.

Duties:

• Deliver goods via a heavy truck from warehouse to Distribution Center.
• Load and unload cargo as needed.
• Record amount and type of cargo being delivered.
• Keep assigned vehicles free from damage, in acceptable condition, and consistently clean in a manner.
• Employee must ensure that the vehicle is in proper and safe condition prior to use, and accept responsibility to report any damage or mechanical malfunctions that exist.
• Inspect their truck before and after the trip, and record any defects they find
• Take all necessary safety guideline to fill up on fuel
• Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion.
• Follow all applicable traffic laws.
• Inspect their trailer before, during and after the trip, and record any defects they find.
• Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs.
• Keep a log of their activities. Keep driver log up to standard and carry all required documentation.
• Plan routes using maps or satellite tracking.
• Get goods to client on time.
• Take rest periods as stated by law.
• Take special precautions while driving.
• No smoking in truck cab
• Any other duties assigned.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience driving doubles/triples and tanker trucks
• Valid Class A CDL with endorsements
• Pass DOT physical and drug testing requirements
• Clean driving record
• Maintain high level of personal integrity and reliability.
• Good communication and math skills
• Flexibility to work weekends and various shifts

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at ADA@senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.