Target Fresh Grocery CDL-A Driver(Contract)-Eden Prairie,MN

Local Job Overview: Eden Prairie

Fast Facts

• Location: Eden Prairie, MN
• Job Title: Target Fresh Grocery CDL-A Driver (Gig/Contract)
• Employer: Target Supply Chain (Hiring in Eden Prairie)
• This Eden Prairie-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Target Supply Chain team in Eden Prairie, MN is growing.
• Benefit from working in Eden Prairie, a key hub for the Grocery Logistics industry.

Pay & Perks

• Salary: $88k-$110k/Year (approx. $8.2k/Month)
• Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
• Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Eden Prairie.

Position Scope

• Apply your your professional skills skills at our Eden Prairie location.

About Target Corporation

Providing our guests with high-quality, fresh produce, dairy, and frozen goods is a critical component of the Target retail experience. Our specialized Food Distribution Centers operate with rigorous standards to ensure food safety and quality from the warehouse to the store shelf. We are committed to empowering our commercial driving teams with the safest, most advanced refrigerated equipment on the road today.

Position Overview

We are seeking elite, detail-oriented commercial drivers for the role of Target Fresh Grocery CDL-A Driver. In this vital role, you will be responsible for transporting highly perishable goods from our Food Distribution Centers directly to Target retail stores. This position requires an understanding of temperature-controlled logistics, an unwavering commitment to safety, and the ability to execute timely regional runs.

Core Supply Chain Responsibilities

• Refrigerated Transport: Safely operate a commercial tractor pulling 53-foot multi-temp refrigerated trailers (reefers) across regional and local routes.
• Cold Chain Compliance: Meticulously monitor trailer temperature zones during transit to ensure all frozen and refrigerated groceries arrive at the store in perfect, safe condition.
• Store Receiving Coordination: Navigate carefully into tight retail loading docks and coordinate with store logistics teams to ensure the swift, safe unloading of perishable freight.
• Safety Adherence: Conduct rigorous DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain flawless electronic driver logs.

Qualifications and Total Rewards

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A), and possess an immaculate driving record with a minimum of 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience. Target offers industry-leading compensation, excellent home time, premium medical/dental/vision coverage, a robust 401(k), and paid time off.