Route Delivery Driver - Class A CDL

About the Role

In the Route Delivery Driver position, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely distribution of grocery/food items, grocery/food specialty products, and convenience store/restaurant supplies to various customer locations. You will be an essential part of our team that has been servicing customers and delivering fine foods since 1942.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer and perform product deliveries along assigned routes, and other related duties to guarantee customer satisfaction
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State Laws as they relate to DOT and any other applicable traffic regulations
• Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling
• Immediately communicate problems to the Transportation Supervisor by phone
• Inspect tractor-trailer for defects pre/post trip
• Drive tractor-trailer to destination, apply knowledge of commercial driving regulations, and maneuver vehicle on the road and on customer premises
• Maintain electronic driver log according to DOT regulations
• Maintain telephone contact with supervisor to receive delivery or pickup instructions
• Follow transportation policies, food/personal safety regulations, and company policies and procedures for personnel
• Ensure conformance with company standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements
• Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee the efficiency of transportation operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must know and adhere to Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Possess a valid CDL Class A License
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with the management team, drivers, sales, and customers
• Ability to use new applications/proprietary software
• Basic math skills required
• Self-motivated and customer-focused
• Active listening skills; independent thinking/decision-making skills
• Ensure attendance and punctuality within company standards

Working Conditions

• Must be able to drive tractor-trailer safely in adverse weather conditions, including darkness, rain, wind, snow, or ice
• Must be able to use dolly or hand truck in heavy lifting and shifting loads on wet, dry, icy, bumpy, or uneven terrain with frequent curbs and obstructions
• Must be able to load and unload product routinely at multiple customer sites daily

Pay

Minimum base pay and starting pay are $52,000/year. Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus based on eligibility.

Benefits

Brown Foodservice offers competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, STD/LTD, and 401(k).

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: $10,000 subject to eligibility requirements including but not limited to three years or more of Class A CDL driving experience and no major reportable accidents or traffic offenses. $5,000 to Class A CDL Drivers with less than three years of Class A CDL driving experience.