Relief Driver

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Distribution

Summary/Objective

Act as a relief long-haul driver when needed. When not assigned as a long-haul driver this position will work in the Warehouse or Processing Facilities in various positions. Work as a team member to make sure that packaged food products are staged or loaded for shipping according to customer specifications.

Essential Functions

• Replace full time drivers during approved time off.
• Shuttle equipment to and from the plant to various maintenance / repair agencies in the Magic Valley.
• Shuttle and transport frozen products to and from our cold storage facility in Twin Falls (Henningsen’s)
• Perform general warehouse duties; for example, spiral loading, truck loading, staging of product and housekeeping.
• Follow loading procedure according to load sheets supplied by the Distribution Department.
• At times, work independently with minimal supervision.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Be able to demonstrate safe behaviors
• Ability to follow directions
• Work well with others

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Work Environment

The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to noise. The worker can be subject to cold and wet conditions. 

Physical Demands

This job involves heavy work exerting force frequently and constantly to move objects. The job involves lifting occasionally. Working in waders, climbing in and out of raceways and on and off trucks is required. Ability to pass Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) physical exam is mandatory.

The work often will be required to have a range of motion as follows:  

• Often requires walking or moving to accomplish tasks.  
• Often requires working on a concrete floor for sustained periods of time.  
• Occasionally requires stooping and reaching.    
• Occasionally requires pushing using upper extremities to press against something with steady force.  
• Occasionally requires pulling using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.  
• Lifting is required on a constant basis.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Will work week days and weekends as required.

Hours of Work: Will vary based on assignment

Travel

Extensive Travel is required

Required Education and Experience

• Be twenty-one (21) years or older.
• Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A). 
• Pass a D.O.T. Physical and drug screen exam.
• Pass a D.O.T. road test.
• Have a proven background in the operation of a class 8 vehicle. 
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 30-degree F to -20-degree F.
• Ability to work well with others and show a positive attitude.
• Record keeping ability and ability to read and write in English.
• Must be able to adhere to all Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety standards
• Must be able to adhere to all Riverence Provisions LLC., safety standards.
• Work well as a team member.
• Must maintain good attendance.
• Ability to work flexible work schedules with varying hours as required.  
• Must accept assignments of co-drivers of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex and national origin according to established job bid/assignment procedures.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Ability to communicate clearly in English and Spanish preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.