Driver, Trainee Hourly

About the Opportunity

Take your career further with McLane! This position is designed for individuals ready to launch a rewarding career as a professional driver. As a Driver Trainee, you will learn the essential functions of the Driver role, including the accurate and timely distribution of products to various customer locations. You will gain exposure to warehouse and other operational functions as part of the developmental process of becoming a McLane Driver.

McLane is offering a fully paid CDL-A School right here in Northfield, Minnesota. This program provides the unique opportunity to start your journey with excellent pay and benefits, supported by a comprehensive training environment.

Program Details

McLane covers the cost of your CDL-A School training. The program runs Monday through Thursday, on-site in Northfield, MN, for the last four weeks. To participate, you must obtain a CDL-A Permit prior to the class start date. While in school and training, you will earn $23.50 per hour.

Day in the Life

You will train side-by-side with an experienced Driver Trainer to acquire the skills necessary to perform all essential job functions. Your day will involve riding with your trainer to various destinations, gaining knowledge of commercial driving regulations, and observing professional techniques for starting engines, approaching intersections, making turns, backing, parking, and maneuvering vehicles on the road and customer premises.

You will learn to operate a tractor-trailer in a safe manner, complying with all local, state, and federal regulations. Your responsibilities will include inspecting equipment for defects pre- and post-trip, submitting DOT inspection reports, and using the Driver Delivery Handheld (DDH) to document delivery receipts, product temperatures, and exceptions. You will also assist the Driver in unloading trailers and delivering products into customer premises.

Working Conditions

The environment encompasses all areas of a distribution center, transportation department, shop, and customer facilities. You should be prepared for moderate noise, vehicle vibration, and extreme weather conditions depending on the climate. The role involves regular and frequent travel, including overnight trips.

Safety and Culture

"Work Safe, Home Safe" is one of our core mottos at McLane Company. Your safety and ability to do your job and get home to your family is why all prospective teammates go through a pre-hire screening process. Candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen in accordance with applicable laws.

Hiring Process

Interested candidates should apply to begin the pre-hire screening process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.