CDL Truck Driver

Are you a hardworking, motivated, self-starter with a strong desire to be part of a stable, supportive, fast paced team? We offer opportunities for a long-term career, with consistent hours and opportunity for growth.

What Ever Fresh Fruit Company offers! 

• Monday through Friday schedule, home every evening


• Dedicated Employee Development Team to assist with career growth


• Opportunities for advancement


• A leadership team that works alongside you for continued support


• Employee recognition programs

Ever Fresh Fruit Company offers employer paid: 

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Short-term disability


• Life insurance plan


• Vacation and sick time


• 8 paid holidays


• Tuition reimbursement 


• Generous 401(k) match

About us!

We work closely with our customers to create unique flavor elements to ice cream bases and yogurt preps. Many of our ingredients end up in easily recognizable brands on the store shelf as we produce for both international corporations as well as smaller, local brands.  Our Research and Development is done in-house so we get to witness the whole process from ideation to creation.  We support regional trade organizations, source locally when appropriate and help to bring healthy food to people’s tables.

Commercial Truck Driver

Department:  Warehouse

Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Classification:  Regular Full-time

Reports To:  Warehouse Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Job Summary:  Will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of goods and other articles of trade to our customers. You will be tasked with driving and maintaining trucks that will be assigned to you, as well as working closely with our team of dispatchers to plan routes and track deliveries.

Essential Functions:

1. Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers


2. Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance


3. Plan routes and meet delivery schedules


4. Document and log work/rest periods and miles spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts


5. Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures


6. Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions


7. Collect and verify delivery instructions


8. Report defects, accidents or violations

Can perform the above tasks with little to no supervision, in addition to…

1. Route finished goods to appropriate storage locations


2. Inspect load conditions and verify pallets and materials are secured prior to transit.


3. Maintain compliance with food safety standards such as sanitary trailer conditions, all loads are locked or sealed, all items are transported under proper storage specifications.


4. Gather, verify, and return all pertinent load documentation paperwork.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Proficient in forklift operation


2. Proven work experience as a Truck Driver


3. Hands on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB etc)


4. Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly


5. Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations


6. No recent moving or driving violations


7. Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)


8. Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations


9. Trucking school diploma


10. Valid Class A CDL or Commercial Driver’s license required


11. High School Diploma or GED


12. Effective time management skills


13. Effective communications skills


14. Able to work under pressure


15. Able to work overtime when necessary

Working Conditions/Physical Factors:

1. Worker may be exposed to a loud working environment.


2. Worker may be exposed to hazards in the work place such as proximity to equipment conducting extreme heat, moving parts, and electrical current


3. Must be able to work in environment containing allergens (nuts, milk, wheat, etc.)


4. Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time


5. Occasionally required to use hands and fingers 


6. Frequently required to talk or hear


7. Frequently required to taste and smell


8. Frequently required to lift/push/pull/carry weight up to 65 pounds


9. Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Other Duties as Assigned:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.