Truck Driver, CDL A

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

About the role

This role is responsible for safely driving a commercial truck on designated routes to deliver product to a series of customers. Assist in unloading products at each delivery location; obtain delivery confirmation and complete necessary paperwork. Perform routine vehicle inspection and operate the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, in compliance with DOT regulations. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and complete daily driver logs.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive commercial truck with trailer(s) on designated route to deliver products as per delivery schedule, in accordance with all current DOT rules and regulations; regularly make out-of-town deliveries.
• Maintain DOT driver’s logbook or electronic logging device (onboard computer) and other delivery documentation.
• Assist in unloading truck/trailers at each delivery location, verify correct products are delivered, obtain delivery confirmation, and customer signature.
• Inform management of any deviations and/or invoice discrepancies; pickup of damaged goods and customer returns; ensure necessary paperwork is completed and relevant documents are attached.
• Report any unsafe unloading conditions at delivery location to dispatcher/supervisor.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspection on vehicle before every run to ensure all mechanical, safety, and emergency components are in working condition and in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Perform pre-trip duties such as reviewing driver itinerary, checking route details for assigned deliveries, checking customer invoices, moving tractors to the loading dock to attach preloaded trailers, and maintaining required trailer temperature.
• Perform post-trip duties such as unloading damaged or customer-returned products, ensuring necessary paperwork is attached, unhooking and securing the trailer, refueling, parking and securing the tractor, completing DOT logs, and reconciling records with the appropriate company representative.
• Perform simple vehicle maintenance (e.g., clean interiors and exteriors, take vehicle for state inspection, fill tires with air).
• Report damage and/or repair requirements; coordinate with dispatcher/supervisor to accomplish routine vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Provide quality customer service at every delivery location; note and report issues and complaints about schedules and service quality to dispatcher/supervisor for resolution.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (required).
• 1 year of all-season commercial driving experience (required).
• Must pass DOT physical examination and DOT pre-employment drug test, subject to periodic random alcohol and drug testing.
• Must be able to work up to 60 hours per week, including nights and weekends.
• Good communication skills: ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good organizational, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to read maps, route schedules, and operate vehicles in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
• Knowledge of federal regulations and DOT guidelines.
• Must be flexible working in shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work safely and carefully to prevent injury to self and others while driving, loading, and unloading vehicles.
• Ability to operate global positioning systems (GPS) and Electronic On-Board Recorders to communicate with dispatch.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to travel with overnights on occasion.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds frequently during loading and unloading (average case weight of 18.7 pounds; 83% of cases are less than 30 pounds).
• Must be able to push and pull loaded pallets and carts weighing up to 2,700 pounds.
• Must be able to sit up to eleven hours per day and climb in and out of tractor and trailer often.
• Overnight travel may be required.
• Exposure to a vehicle environment and outside weather conditions frequently, including loading/unloading in extreme weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but occasionally moderate to high.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays.
• Eligible for healthcare (single and family) the first of the month following date of hire.
• 401(k) plan with employer match available.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave after six months.

Pay

$24.25 per hour