Transportation Specialist (Freight Partner)

TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST - LOCAL CDL DRIVERDo you enjoy driving locally, being home daily, and supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Join Palermo's as a Transportation Specialist, where you'll play a key role in keeping our production moving by transporting raw materials and finished goods between our Milwaukee-area facilities.While most companies that sell Pizza have no real connection to Italy, Palermo's passion for food and family reaches all the way back to Sicily, where "Papa Palermo" began our tradition of exceptional food. Innovation, quality, and entrepreneurial spirit drive everything we do-including how we support our operations and logistics every single day.Perks...20 free pizzas per monthCompetitive hourly pay with steady, local workPTO + Floating Holiday of your choiceComprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision401(k) & Roth with company match, fully vested on the 1st of the month after hireOpportunities for training, development, and advancementWhere You'll Work...You'll be based at our Canal Street facility in Milwaukee's Menomonee River Valley-home to our corporate offices, high-tech pizza production lines, on-site bakery, and 24-hour shipping and receiving operations. As part of our Logistics Team, you'll support multiple Palermo's sites within the Milwaukee area.What You'll Do...Complete local pickups and deliveries of raw materials and finished goodsTransfer product between Palermo's facilitiesSafely and efficiently execute dispatch assignments, reporting delays or issuesOccasionally spot trailers as neededMaintain accurate DOT logs and comply with all safety regulationsPerform routine equipment cleanliness and basic maintenance checksBuild strong working relationships with production, warehouse, and logistics teamsSupport company policies, including expectations for people and food safetyWhy You'll Be Successful...You practice safe, compliant, and professional drivingYou're reliable, punctual, and committed to doing quality workYou communicate well with dispatch, logistics, and operations partnersYou adapt smoothly to shifting priorities or unexpected delaysYou manage time efficiently to keep routes running on scheduleWhat You Bring...EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredExperienceRefrigerated transportation experience preferredComputer SkillsBasic experience with ELDs, mobile apps, email, and communication toolsAbility to use handheld scanners or tablets for load verificationLicenses & CertificationsValid Class A CDL requiredOther RequirementsAbility to lift/move up to 50 poundsAbility to climb in/out of trucks and trailersComfort working in outdoor temperatures and refrigerated environmentsPhysical EnvironmentThis is a local-only driving role-you'll be home every day. Work includes extended periods of sitting while driving, frequent climbing into/out of cabs and trailers, and exposure to outdoor conditions and cold storage. PPE such as safety shoes and high-visibility apparel may be required. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-04-13