CDL A Driver Trainee

Job overview

The CDL A Driver Trainee role is an onsite position located in Pittsburgh, PA. Compensation is not specified in the posting, and this role supports the Warehouse & Distribution department at Giant Eagle. This role exists to facilitate the accurate and safe loading of products into trailers to ensure efficient store order fulfillment and delivery. The trainee will perform equipment safety checks, maintain a clean work environment, and assist in various warehouse tasks to support the team's operational goals.

What you'll do

• 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.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

pittsburgh pa

giant eagle

warehouse

distribution

entry level

no degree required

onsite

logistics

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Giant Eagle is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Support Activities for Road Transportation. Sector: 48.