Class A Delivery Driver Trainee - Kent, Wa

Harbor Foodservice of Seattle LLC

  • Kent, WA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Overview:We are currently looking for an individual who is interested in becoming a Class A CDL driver. The successful candidate will have safe local delivery experience, preferably with a food service delivery background. The position will entail delivery training, attendance at a CDL driving school and achievement of gaining a Class A CDL. As a fast-growing foodservice distributor, Harbor Foodservice treats our customers like partners and our Team Members as our most important resource. Our growth provides Team Members opportunities to drive their career.This is a union position with company paid medical/dental/vision as well as company paid pension contribution.Other benefits include paid vacation, paid sick, company paid holidays, paid personal holidays and Employee Assistance Program.$26.00/hr to start and increase to $30.77/hr after obtaining your CDLJoin Our Growing Team! Apply Now!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.
Qualifications:
  • Delivery experience required.
  • Safe driving record is required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Ability to read/write/record data and perform simple mathematical calculations.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with all customers by providing face-to-face service with each delivery.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations is required.
  • Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
  • Should acquire CDL learner’s permit by 2 months
  • should acquire Medical Card by 2 months
  • Must receive a CDL Class A license within 6 months of employment.
  • 3 weeks with driver to learn hand truck, pallet jack and delivery processes
  • 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Harbor Foodservice of Seattle LLC