CDL A Driver Trainee - Giant Eagle

About the role

Are you interested in driving but don’t yet have your CDL license? Join the team at Talon Logistics (Giant Eagle's transportation company) as a Loader while you earn your CDL A license! Our in-house training program allows you to start driving with us in as little as 6 months. 
 After completing the training program, you will have the opportunity to transition to a full time Driver role. A Class A CDL Driver is responsible for the accurate, damage-free delivery of product via tractor trailers in an efficient and safe manner. Your work will help fill our stores' orders, meet delivery schedules, and promote customer satisfaction. 
 Home every night 
 • Weekly pay 
 • Earn $78,000+ once in the union 
 • Full employer paid family medical insurance coverage 
 As a Loader, you will be responsible for the accurate, damage-free loading of product into trailers in an efficient and safe manner to fill our Stores’ orders, meet delivery schedules and promote customer satisfaction. Electric pallet jack experience a plus; Power Industrial Truck (PIT) certification optional 
 No High School diploma required 
 Must have no commercial DUI/DWI on record. Must have no personal DUI/DWI on record within previous 5 years 
 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. 
 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. 
 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. 
 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. 
 Ability to read and speak English. 
 We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.