Job
Summary
Are you interested in
driving but don’t yet have your CDL license? Join the team at Talon
Logistics (Giant Eagle's transportation company) as a Loader while
you earn your CDL A license! Our in-house training program allows
you to start driving with us in as little as 6
months.
After completing the training program,
you will have the opportunity to transition to a full time Driver
role. A Class A CDL Driver is responsible for the accurate,
damage-free delivery of product via tractor trailers in an
efficient and safe manner. Your work will help fill our stores'
orders, meet delivery schedules, and promote customer
satisfaction.
Driver benefits:
• Home
every night
• Weekly pay
• Earn $78,000+ once in
the union
• Full employer paid family medical insurance
coverage
As a Loader, you will be
responsible for the accurate, damage-free loading of product into
trailers in an efficient and safe manner to fill our Stores’
orders, meet delivery schedules and promote customer
satisfaction.
Job
Description
- Experience
Required: 0 to 6 months
- Experience Desired:
Electric pallet jack experience a plus; Power Industrial Truck
(PIT) certification optional
- Education Desired:
No High School diploma required
- Certification
or Licensing Required: Must have valid driver's license for at
least two years prior to hire. Must have no commercial DUI/DWI on
record. Must have no personal DUI/DWI on record within previous 5
years
- Lifting Requirement: Up to 100
pounds
- Age Requirement: At least 18 years of
age
Job
Responsibilities
- Maintain
flexibility in scheduling and availability to work the times,
shifts, days and overtime as necessary to meet the Company's
production needs.
- Adhere to all Company
policies, procedures, safety and sanitation rules, including the
safe operation of equipment and helping to maintain a clean, safe
working environment.
- Appropriately follow food
safety procedures.
- Regularly push, pull, lift,
and carry up to 90 lbs. in compliance with all safety
rules.
- Operate electric pallet jack, equipment
and radio frequency (RF) unit in a safe and courteous
manner.
- Perform a safety check on equipment
before starting an assignment.
- Verify that the
dock door and the trailer are safe and secured prior to entering
the trailer.
- Empty, clean and sweep trailers
before loading.
- Sort, load and unload
palletized product and equipment following proper procedures in
order to meet customer requirements, to support the safe,
damage-free delivery of product and to efficiently utilize space
and proper weight distribution.
- Verify that
each pallet is for the correct store before placing it on the
trailer.
- Communicate with supervision
regarding safety, equipment, poorly-stacked pallets, wrong store
numbers, damaged goods and any problems or issues that may
arise.
- Bring completed load paperwork to the
office to be processed for dispatch.
- Unload
non-palletized freight and backhauls.
- Perform
other miscellaneous duties as needed and
assigned.
- Ability to read and speak
English.
- Ability to read and follow directions
and have effective listening and communication
skills.
About Us
At
Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and
small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality,
service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion,
care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our
communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place
to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real
impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful
career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you
matter.
