Route Delivery Driver

About the role

Route Delivery Driver - Northern Haserot, a family-owned business since 1878, is a foodservice distributor offering more than 10,000 products, with a focus on center-of-the-plate items. This position will transport and deliver products by driving a straight truck or tractor/trailer to multiple customers each day. This position will coordinate and work with customers, sales representatives, and other Northern Haserot personnel to make timely and accurate deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre and post trip inspections.
• Maintain a high level of safety while driving, loading, and unloading.
• Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Apply knowledge and skills in maneuvering commercial vehicles in various situations.
• Must be organized with paperwork, customer payments, and utilize RF Scanners, using Samsara software, with attention to detail and accuracy of delivery.
• Maintain and foster great relationships with customers as a representative of Northern Haserot.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform frequent pushing and pulling up to 250 pounds using a 2-wheel dolly.
• Ability to lift up to 90 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to enter and exit vehicle’s cab multiple times daily.
• Must be able to climb into the truck from ground level as needed for cargo.
• Must be able to go up and down the ramp at the back of the truck with the 2-wheel dolly regularly.
• Ability to navigate stairs, slim doorways and hallways with product safely and efficiently.

Job Requirements

• Must possess a valid Class A or B Commercial License or for Non-CDL must possess a Chauffeurs License.
• Manual transmission experience preferred. Automatic experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, safe driving, hours of service and inspection and maintenance guidelines.
• Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation while carrying a CDL.
• Must meet Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) standards set by the company regarding violations.
• Knowledge of trailer refrigeration and temperature guidelines is preferred.

Company Benefits

• Union Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Safe Harbor Account
• Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral program
• Sick pay
• Float holiday pay
• Vacation pay
• Employee discount
• Annual pay increases