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CDL Driver

**Department:** Chemical - Operations

**Job Status** : Full Time

**FLSA Status:** Hourly Non-Exempt

**Reports To:** Warehouse Manager

**Work Schedule:** Monday-Friday; may vary with customer needs

**Amount of Travel Required:** 100%

**Positions Supervised:** None

WHO YOU ARE:

Are you Class 9 CDL certified to transport Hazmat materials? Are you passionate about working safely? Are you motivated to bring customer satisfaction through your job/actions?

WHO WE ARE:

+ Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.

+ Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.

+ Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.

+ Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.

OUR MISSION:

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

+ **Protect What Matters:** We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.?

+ **Deliver On Our Promises?:** We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.?

+ **Win as a Team?:** We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.?

+ **Advance a Safer Future?:** We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The successful Driver in this role will be able to successfully execute the following duties:

Safe Transport of Hazardous Materials

+ Operate commercial vehicles to transport Class 9 hazardous materials safely.

+ Follow proper loading and unloading procedures to prevent spills or damage.

+ Ensure cargo is properly labeled, secured, and documented.

Compliance with HAZMAT Regulations

+ Adhere to DOT, FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), and PHMSA regulations.

+ Maintain HAZMAT endorsements on CDL.

+ Carry and understand the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) for Class 9 materials.

+ Follow hazard communication protocols, including using placards when required.

Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance

+ Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, focusing on safety equipment, cargo security, and vehicle performance.

+ Report and address mechanical issues promptly.

+ Ensure spill kits and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) are available and in good condition.

Documentation & Record-Keeping

+ Maintain accurate shipping papers, including the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

+ Keep logbooks, bills of lading, and manifests as required by DOT.

+ Report any incidents, leaks, or spills immediately to appropriate authorities.

Emergency Preparedness

+ Know how to respond to spills, leaks, and exposure incidents.

+ Follow evacuation procedures and emergency response guidelines.

+ Properly dispose of any contaminated materials following regulations.

Customer Service & Communication

+ Communicate with shippers, receivers, dispatchers, and regulatory agencies.

+ Ensure customers are informed about any special handling requirements.

+ Provide excellent service while following all safety regulations.

+ Other duties as assigned.

YOUR MUST HAVES:

+ Must be 18 years of age or older.

+ Possess active CDL license for transporting hazardous materials (Class 3, 5, 8 and 9).

+ Must pass physical exam (DOT) and PFT test – Puminary Functional Test

+ Must pass drug test, and follow annual drug testing requirements

+ Tanker/hazmat endorsement (TSA)

+ Provide acceptable MVR report

+ Road certification – 25 mile test

WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:

+ General experience hazardous chemicals- production, order processing, quality control, or transportation thereof.

+ Prior experience with liquid hazardous chemicals.

OUR ENVIRONMENT:

Mobile work environment includes exposure to wet, hot, cold, various shifts, requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

**Frequently** (role requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

Stand, climb, walk, sit, reach outward, squat/kneel, bend, push/pull, lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Embarking/Disembarking the truck itself while maintaining 3 points of contact. Meaning, both feet & 1 hand, or 2 hands & 1 foot.

•Duck-walking” under the truck for inspection. This term describes a walking in a crouching manner while knees are bent at a 90-degree angle.

**Constant** (role requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Use of fingers and hands. Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less & push/pull 12 lbs or less.

**Occasional** (role requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

Climb & crawl. Lift/Carry 51+ lbs & push/pull 41-100 lbs.

WHAT WE OFFER:

+ Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

+ Basic Life Insurance

+ Short Term Disability

+ Company Paid Long-Term Disability

+ 401k Retirement Plan

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Vacation

+ Paid Sick Time

+ Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)

+ Training & Development Opportunities

Safe Foods, a Division of Fortrex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Safe Foods is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. Safe Foods will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

YOUR NEXT STEPS:

APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue into the interview process. If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!