Truck Driver – CC

Overview

Truck Driver – CC Jobs in Crescent City, USA at Sartori Cheese

Title: Truck Driver – CC

Company: Sartori Cheese

Location: Crescent City, USA

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SUMMARY

The Class A CDL Truck Driver with Tanker endorsements is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of liquid and bulk materials in support of company operations across California. This role includes operating tanker vehicles in compliance with DOT, FMCSA, CHP, and state regulatory requirements, as well as performing pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and roadworthiness. The driver is accountable for proper loading, unloading, and securement of tanker contents, maintaining accurate logs and shipping documentation, and coordinating with dispatch, plant, and customer locations to meet delivery schedules.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate Class A tanker vehicles transporting raw and/or finished milk products, managing high center-of-gravity conditions and shifting liquid load dynamics specific to food-grade tanker operations.
• Perform loading and unloading of milk using pumps, hoses, and valves at dairy farms, processing plants, and company facilities, following all sanitary and food safety procedures.
• Follow strict sanitation, wash‑out, and clean‑in‑place (CIP) requirements for food‑grade tankers to prevent contamination and ensure product quality.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable FMCSA, DOT, CHP, and California state regulations, as well as FDA, PMO (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance), and company food safety standards.
• Conduct thorough pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections with specific focus on tanker integrity, seals, hoses, vents, temperature controls, and sanitary fittings.
• Monitor product temperatures and verify proper handling to maintain cold chain and milk quality standards throughout transport.
• Accurately complete and maintain required documentation, including logbooks, milk tickets, bills of lading, temperature records, wash tickets, and other regulatory and quality records.
• Immediately report and properly respond to spills, leaks, temperature deviations, or contamination risks in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, dairy producers, plant personnel, and quality teams to coordinate pickups, deliveries, and resolve on‑site issues.
• Maintain a professional presence at farms and processing facilities while adhering to biosecurity, safety, and sanitation protocols.

DIRECT REPORTS

This position is not responsible for leading team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalency is required (GED).
• Tanker Endorsement (N) required for transporting liquid loads greater than 1,000 gallons.
• Minimum of one (1) year of verifiable tractor‑trailer driving experience required, preferably with tanker or liquid bulk hauling.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and California transportation regulations, with preference for experience in food‑grade or agricultural hauling environments.
• Clean driving record with a history of safe driving practices.
• Ability to work independently, manage variable schedules, and work extended or irregular hours as required by operational needs.
• Ability to maintain FMCSA approved driver rating.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Alignment with Company Values:
  Demonstrates behaviors and values that reflect the company’s culture. Sartori’s core values are family, commitment, authenticity, ingenuity, integrity, and humility.
• Adaptability:
  Responds positively to change and adjusts effectively to added information, evolving priorities, and shifting circumstances.
• Attention to Detail:
  Maintains a high standard of accuracy and thoroughness in all work activities.
• Decision Making:
  Evaluates all options and determines the best option for success.
• Effective Communication:
  Clearly and respectfully conveys information and ideas to team members across various platforms and situations.
• Reading and Comprehension:
  Understands and…