Class A Delivery Drivers - WPB

We Deliver the Goods: a safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect, plus growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system.

Pay

• Drivers can earn $1,384.62 minimum weekly pay (must meet minimum weekly requirements; details discussed during interview)

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 4:00 AM dispatch time

About the role

Food and food-service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers ensure customers’ products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition. They are the face of our company, building lasting relationships with customers.

The Driver is responsible for driving a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products to customers safely and on time, in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers, answer questions accurately, and function as team members within the department and organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required safety checks (pre/post trip), including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations; ensure tractor/truck and trailer meet company safety standards and report any safety issues or repairs needed.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies; immediately report all safety hazards.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Perform count checks of items and verify customer invoices of loaded products; complete all required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule; unload products from the trailer and transport items into designated customer storage areas.
• Perform damage control checks on items, scan, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy; verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
• Collect money (cash or checks) where required.
• Load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors; ensure tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns, bring to driver check-in, and complete necessary paperwork.
• Unload all equipment and materials, and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area, and keep trailers clean as required; secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 1+ years of Tractor-Trailer commercial driving experience.
• 6+ months of foodservice/beverage route delivery experience.
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable).
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass road test.
• Attain or have a valid current DOT Health Card and/or be able to secure a new DOT Health Card.
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift (product generally ranges from 10–35 pounds and up to 60–90 pounds, depending on location).