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Requisition Number: Req-258384

Position Title:

External Description: Title: Truck Driver

               

Location: Delhi, LA

               

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

               

Through the direction of a team leader, field technician, or coordinator this position is responsible for the operation of tractor trailer combinations to facilitate the delivery of raw materials to the plant. Truck drivers are responsible for safe and efficient operation of their trucks and for maintaining all pertinent records.

Job Description

  • Drives tractor-trailer combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations.
  • Maneuvers truck into loading or unloading position, following signals from loading crew as needed.
  • Drives truck to weigh station before and after loading, and along route to document weight and conform to state regulations.
  • Maintains driver log according to DOT regulations.
  • Inspects truck before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition.
  • Reads bill of lading to determine assignment.
  • Fastens chains or binders, which includes throwing straps, to secure loads on trailer during transit.
  • Loads or unloads, or assists in loading and unloading truck. Services and maintains truck with oil, fuel, and radiator fluid.
  • Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. 
  • Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor.
  • Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
  • Must perform a minimum of 3 safety engagement activities per week. May be required to train other employees as needed.
  • Other duties may be assigned as needed.  May be required to be used as Yard Driver in case of emergencies.
  • Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skills.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Requires one to two years’ related experience and/or training.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Must be able to pass Lamb Weston’s vehicle driving test.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience in the operation of truck equipment, including its design, uses, emergency repair, and maintenance.
  • Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determines when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
  • Ability to complete assigned duties with minimal supervision.
  • Must have a current Medical Examiners Certificate.
  • Must be registered with the FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

— Amount of Time —

None

Up to 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

2/3 and more

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Talk or Hear

X

Use of hands to finger, handle or feel

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Taste or smell

X

Climb or balance

X

LIFTING/FORCE ACTIVITIES

— Amount of Time —

None

Up to 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

2/3 and more

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X

  X     Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

  X     Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

  X     Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

  X     Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left or right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

  X     Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

  X     Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

         No special vision requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

— Amount of Time —

None

Up to 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

2/3 and more

Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)

X

Work near moving mechanical parts

X

Work in high, precarious places

X

Fumes or airborne particles

X

Toxic or caustic chemicals

X

Outdoor weather conditions

X

Extreme cold (non-weather)

X

Extreme heat (non-weather)

X

Risk of electric shock

X

Work with explosives

X

Risk of radiation

X

Vibration

X

NOISE

         Very quiet (Examples: forest trail, isolation booth for hearing test)

         Quiet (Examples: library, private office)

  X     Moderate noise (Examples: business office with typewriters and/or computer printers, light traffic)

  X     Loud noise (Examples: metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment)

         Very loud noise (Examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert)

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

  • Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

  • Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

  • Paid Time Off

  • Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

  • Family-Friendly Employee events

  • Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

               

Job Requisition ID: Req-258384

               

Time Type: Full time

               

Anticipated Close Date: 09/18/2025

               

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $24.58 - $25.08

               

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

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Company Profile:

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world.

For more than 60 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for our customer and make things more delicious for their customers.

It’s all about seeing the possibilities in potatoes and never, ever settling.

Learn more about us at lambweston.com.

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