Truck Driver, Class A CDL
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Drivers supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Wholefoods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Driver team today.
Job Overview
Starting pay is $28 per hour. As a Delivery Driver, your primarily responsible for delivering and unloading grocery products. Drivers also perform pre and post trip inspection of their vehicle utilizing knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Complying with FMCSA regulationsDelivering and unloading products utilizing equipment, including tractor trailer, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks, load bars, and other devices which assist deliveryOperating vehicle safely within UNFI guidelines minimizing accidents, traffic violations, and complaints from the publicReporting any accident immediately to the Transportation Manager/DepartmentKeeping vehicles well maintained, safe, and secure; reporting any defects promptly using DCVR formPicking up supplies and back hauls from vendors while completing related paperworkAddressing and resolving customer problems as appropriateEnsuring customer orders arrive in quality condition and correspond precisely to the initial orderCommunicating professionally with customers and vendor
Job Requirements
Valid medical card as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration and a valid state specific Commercial Driver’s License (Class A)Ability to pass a written exam and road testBasic knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) law and mandates and understanding of UNFI’s safety standardsMust be at least 21 years of age
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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