Driver

Written By Marc Lapides

The driver will be responsible for operating a fully-loaded straight box truck and manually unloading, using a hand truck on metal truck ramps, various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and paper products)to customer drop-off sites while providing excellent customer service. All functions must be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. May also be called upon to do duties of Backhaul.


Main office - located in Hammond


It will be the responsibility of the delivery driver to:

  • Pre-trip inspection

  • Check route paperwork prior to leaving the yard

  • Ensure that he/she has the correct trailer & tractor

  • Sign in to the onboard computer with route no & id

  • Drive Safely & follow all DOT rules & regulations

  • Deliver all products error-free & in a timely manner

  • Collect any monies due as indicated by the invoice

  • Complete all necessary paperwork

  • Upon return to yard empty trailer (consolidate at domiciles)

  • Separate, sort & account for all invoices

  • Check in with A/R to ensure there are no questions or issues with paperwork

  • Place all money envelopes in the safe or route bag

  • Verify & sign off on pick up slips

  • Customer Service

  • Any other driver duties that may be assigned


Responsibilities

Skill, Knowledge & Abilities:


  • Basic knowledge of route delivery.

  • Able to read & understand an invoice.

  • Safe driving habits & driving record & acceptable MVR, able to lift 50+ pounds on a continuous basis.

  • Customer Service attitude.


Physical Body Positions:

  • Sitting

  • Walking

  • Standing

  • Bending


Mental:

  • Requires essential communication and math skills. Must be able to comprehend industry terms. Computer literate, able to operate the onboard computer system


  • Outside in all weather conditions.

  • Tractor cab & inside trailer & customer premises including coolers & freezers


Experience: Minimum one-year driving experience with Class A (preferred) License


Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.

  • 1+ years of commercial driving experience

  • Foodservice distribution industry experience

  • Customer service-related work experience


Benefits Include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off

  • 401k Company Match

  • Employee Purchasing Discounts

*S&W Wholesale Foods LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. *


Job Type: Full-time


Trucking home time:

Home weekly


Experience:

  • CDL Driving: 1 year (Required)


License/Certification:

  • CLass A (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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