Delivery Driver-Class A-Kent, Wa - Hiring Bonus DOE
About the role
We are currently looking for several Class A - CDL Delivery Drivers to join our fast-growing, family-owned foodservice distribution company. This is a union position with company-paid medical/dental/vision and company-paid pension contribution. Other benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, company-paid holidays, paid personal days, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Responsibilities
- Accurately, safely, and efficiently deliver merchandise using hand-trucks, ramps and/or lift gates to customers on a predetermined delivery route.
- May include delivering products up and down stairs and in all types of weather.
- Operate all working equipment safely and efficiently, including but not limited to hand truck, pallet jack, scanner and printer.
- Provide the highest level of service and product integrity for every customer by safe and timely delivery of customer orders.
- Deliver and stack merchandise on customer premises.
- Accurately record delivery by verifying delivery of items with customers and obtaining proper signatures at the time of delivery.
- Practice Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) guidelines to reduce risks for crashes, injuries and fatalities.
- Utilize onboard computer to appropriately record mileage, hours of service and maintain driver log to adhere to state and federal Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines.
- Complete comprehensive pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and DVIRs.
- Maintain legal weight limits and distributions.
- Practice defensive driving skills and proper body mechanics to ensure safe driving and delivering practices.
- Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse as a requirement of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Requirements
- Valid CDL Class A (interstate) and a verifiable safe driving record required.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Two years foodservice delivery experience preferred.
- Two years verifiable driving experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Ability to read/write/record data and perform simple mathematical calculations.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Skills
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations is required.
Benefits
- Company-paid medical/dental/vision
- Company-paid pension contribution
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Company-paid holidays
- Company-paid personal days
- Employee Assistance Program
Pay
The pay range is between $27.95/hour to $34.94/hour.
Schedule
Frequent stand/walk during delivery activities. Frequent sitting throughout work shift. Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs., occasionally up to 65 lbs., rarely up to 100 lbs., 3-4 feet from pallet to hand truck to off load area. Frequent push/pulling frequently up to 175 lbs., and occasionally up to 200 lbs. using both hands/arms, to transport loaded hand truck up/down curbs and stairs. Frequent steering and maneuvering gear controls and clutch to safely drive vehicle. In truck cab, trailer, or customer location 80% of the time, exposure to outdoors during delivery 20% of the time. Hazards include moving vehicles, equipment, slippery surfaces, noise, exhaust fumes and exposure to various weather conditions during delivery activities.
Benefits
- Company-paid medical/dental/vision
- Company-paid pension contribution
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Company-paid holidays
- Company-paid personal days
- Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications
- Valid CDL Class A (interstate) and a verifiable safe driving record required.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Two years foodservice delivery experience preferred.
- Two years verifiable driving experience preferred.
Skills
- Ability to read/write/record data and perform simple mathematical calculations.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Disabled.