Position Summary:

The Company hires and trains individuals with less than one year of experience and enters them into our Driver Training Program. Driver Trainees receive training and coaching and perform driver duties that allow them to gain the necessary experience to qualify for a professional driver position.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Satisfactorily complete the company's Driver Training Program
Safely and professionally operate a commercial motor vehicle
Use Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and/or Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as an electric pallet jack and/or hand truck
Maneuver vehicle and equipment in congested areas with limited space and potential obstacles
Unload and deliver products to our customer utilizing various methodologies that may include manual conveyors, carts, or pallets in multi-temperature environments
Provide exceptional customer service to consumers and store personnel
Complete delivery and pick up paperwork
Pick up returned product as required
Collect company assets to include payments, carts, pallets, etc.
Complete pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections of equipment and vehicle
Complete company training and certifications as required
Effectively communicate and maintain contact with shift supervisor, dispatch, and/or co-workers
Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

Must be at least 21 years of age
Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Learner's Permit, or equivalent driving experience in the military
Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record in compliance with DOT requirements
Must agree to satisfactorily complete the company's Driver Training Program
Must be able to lift products from 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
Must be able to pass a post-offer background, DOT Physical and drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Customer service experience
Experience with a handheld ordering device and working in a multi-temperature environment
Stocking, product handling, local delivery, or unloading experience
Foodservice distribution, grocery store, or beverage delivery experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.