at Dairy Farmers of America in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position : Driver
Location : Chicago, Illinois
Requisition ID: : 20465
Now offering a $6,000 sign on bonus! Kemps has immediate job openings for dependable CDL-A delivery truck drivers to operate a tractor-trailer safely and efficiently and manually unload/deliver various dairy products to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Our drivers build relationships with each customer using their positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations.
Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Kemps we are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!
OUR TRUCK DRIVERS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:
+ Starting at $26.00, based on experience
+ $6,000 sign-on bonus!
SCHEDULE: varies based on route, Monday-Saturday operation
BENEFITS:
+ 401(k) with company contribution
+ Competitive pay
+ All CDL-A delivery truck drivers have daily routes and are home nightly
+ Paid vacation and holidays
+ Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
+ Comprehensive healthcare benefits
+ Service recognition and employee rewards
+ Employee referral program
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ Uniforms provided
+ Work for dairy farm families
+ High school diploma or GED preferred
+ Two year related experience preferred
+ Valid Class-A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean driving record
+ 21+ years of age
+ Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
+ Ability to read, write and communicate in English
+ Ability to push, pull and lift up to 55 pounds
+ Willing to work flexible hours, including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays.
