Direct Store Delivery Team Leader

Come check out Turkey Hill! We’re a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral Pennsylvania, that has been creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and leadership development opportunities with career-growth potential – join our team today! The DSD Team Leader makes an impact by – Partner with Ryder to assist drivers during breakdowns. Partner with the DSD Supervisor in formulation and implementation of personal goals and strategies as well as team goals and strategies consistent with departmental and company goals. Set standard of excellence for drivers in attitude, performance, driving skills, and training skills while promoting spirit of teamwork and cooperative effort. Review the performance of team members and provide appropriate reports to management. Assist the DSD Supervisor in disciplinary matters, when necessary. Maintain work assignments and daily schedules for the assigned team. Crosstrain in all areas of Distribution. Serve in a Relief capacity within the Distribution department, as required, performing all procedures assigned to the person being relieved. Assist in the resolution of route settlement discrepancies, in the control of damaged and returned merchandise, and in reporting to the appropriate persons any pertinent information regarding product quality. Assist the DSD Supervisor in route restructuring and associate assignment, as circumstances require. Accept responsibility for after-hours calls, as required, to deal with emergency and substitute situations. Spend at least 60% of working hours each week outside the office unless exception is made by the DSD Supervisor. Must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with ability to operate any delivery vehicle, including tractor-trailer combinations; must have (and maintain) a good driving record and demonstrate required knowledge and skills consistent with CDL and Turkey Hill Dairy requirements. Maintain Electronic Logging Device (ELD) to log daily activity and adhere to all applicable hours of service requirements according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Demonstrates the ability to engage work in department and cross-functional teams to define and implement process improvements that provide value to the customer. Perform all other duties as assigned. You could be a great fit if you have these things – Must be at least 21 years of age Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Valid and updated medical certification Must work in a team environment Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled specifically starting, ending, lunch and break schedules Physical Demands - The physical requirements for a Department of Transportation (DOT) job, particularly for commercial vehicle drivers, are designed to ensure that drivers are fit to safely operate their vehicles. Here are some key physical requirements: General Health: Drivers must be in good overall health, free from medical conditions that could impair their ability to drive safely. Vision: Drivers must have at least 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, and a field of vision of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye. They must also be able to recognize the colors of traffic signals. Hearing: Drivers must be able to perceive a forced whisper at a distance of at least 5 feet, with or without a hearing aid. Blood Pressure and Pulse: These must be within normal ranges to ensure cardiovascular health. Physical Abilities: Drivers must be able to walk, bend, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel daily. Drug and Alcohol Testing: Drivers must pass a pre-employment drug screen and are subject to random testing throughout their employment. These requirements are part of the DOT physical exam, which is a mandatory health check for commercial drivers to ensure they can handle the physical demands of their job. The employee is required to talk and/or hear in a manufacturi…

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