Seasonal Fruit Ramp Driver

Job Description

General Job Title: Driver: CDL Fruit Ramp

Classification:

Non-Exempt Seasonal

Dept. Activity Code: 239-600

Revised Date:

08/09/2010

Department: Fruit Reception

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Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities

To perform various inbound/outbound logistics operations by safely and proficiently operating various fleet vehicles for Cutrale Citrus Juices USA, Inc. Also, to perform cleaning and sanitation requirements to meet CCJ GMP standards.

Principal Responsibilities

Operate ramp truck for fruit production in a manner following CCJ and DOT regulations. Constant transit from fruit yard to receiving yard in plant. Matching and comparing scale tickets with trucks in yard. Do pre-inspections on yard trucks as well as maintaining oils/gases. Back into spaces with narrow margins. Report any discrepancy on the performance of yard dog report any damages on outside trailers. Pick-up garbage and keep area clean. Duties may be performed outside environment exposed to temperatures below freezing and/or above 90-degree weather.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements [Minimum level of formal education that is required to perform this job satisfactorily]

High School Diploma or GED.

Training, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Knowledge and skill equivalent to completion of high school. Must be capable of driving a ramp truck. Must be able to back into spaces with narrow margins. Must have a valid Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Certificate, commercial driver’s license (CDL) to operate truck and forklift license. Traffic violations may not exceed four or more convictions arising out of different transactions for moving violations in a consecutive period of twelve months or seven or more convictions arising out of different transactions within a period of 24 months. Ability to perform routine, repetitive movements. Requires moving materials weighing over 25 pounds and lifting from floor level. Requires bending and twisting from the waist, stooping, squatting, climbing, and pushing objects weighing over 40 pounds.

Non-Essential Functions

• Operate other equipment when necessary.
• Learn other jobs within the functional area.
• Participate in the CCJ safety program.
• Train new employees.

Equipment

Ramp truck, earplugs, leather gloves, bump cap, safety glasses.

Working Conditions

Work is performed outside. Requires exposure to temperature extremes, high noise levels, dust, fumes, vibrations, moving equipment, wetness, heights, etc. Work is performed on fixed shifts.