Class A Driver

Posted:
12/12/2024, 3:55:40 AM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Summary:

Chicago Tribune, a subsidiary of Tribune publishing, is seeking a Class A Driver to join our team for distribution!

This requires a valid driver's license, experience and frequency driving stick shift and the ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends and holidays; we are a 24-7 operation.

What you will do:

  • Responsible for efficient and accurate delivery of the newspaper and supplements in the market

  • Drive a tractor trailer truck (Requiring a class "A" CDL)

  • Makes delivery of freight and magazines when needed

  • Break down and sort freight, film and magazines for shipping to customer distribution centers

  • Responsible for efficient and accurate delivery of the newspaper and supplements in the market

  • Break down and sort magazines, film and supplies as needed to ship to various statewide customer distribution centers

  • Check newspaper, supplements and magazine bundles for accurate count on truck loads

  • Respond to customer inquiries

  • Practices defensive driving skills and maintains a safe-driving record

What you will bring:

  • Ability to work with a variety of people

  • A valid commercial class "A" drivers license to drive a tractor trailer

  • Demonstrated sensitivity to customer satisfaction

  • Possess basic math aptitude, communication and organization skills

  • Ability to operate a pallet jack

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Who we are:

Founded in 1847, the Chicago Tribune, is the top source of news and information in the Chicago area and the largest news organization in the Midwest. The Tribune, winner of 27 Pulitzer Prizes, is known for its innovative investigative reporting, insightful coverage of the arts and culture, and community-leading opinion writing. The Chicago Tribune is the flagship publication of Chicago Tribune Media Group (CTMG) which also publishes six daily suburban publications, including the Daily Southtown, Post-Tribune, Naperville Sun, Lake County News-Sun, The Beacon-News and The Courier-News, as well as more than 30 weekly community publications. The CTMG portfolio also includes Chicago magazine, and other digital brands, products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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