CDL Driver - Class A

Food Authority, INC; Melville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food transportation company is seeking experienced drivers to ensure safe transportation and delivery of goods to customer locations. Responsibilities include managing inventory, following safety protocols, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness. The ideal candidate must be 21+, have at least 2 years of CDL driving experience, and be able to work night shifts and weekends. Reliable transportation is essential, and candidates should be prepared to work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 2 years of CDL driving experience required.
• Reliable transportation needed.
• Ability to work overnight and weekends.
• Must work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles to designated destinations for deliveries.
• Load and unload products safely.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety.
• Follow local and state driving laws.
• Keep delivery paperwork organized.

Skills

Ability to influence employees

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Ability to follow safety protocols

Job description

Career Opportunities with Food Authority, INC

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The objective of this position is to exceed the customer’s expectation of service by assuring the safe transportation and delivery of food to customer locations, following company policies and procedures. Responsibilities include shipment of temperature-controlled and undamaged products, proper count of goods at customer locations, ensuring inventory levels are FIFO, and management of Helper.

Required skills & abilities:

• Ability to influence employees
• Attention to detail in all aspects of the training process
• Organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to follow all safety protocols

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly
• Respond quickly to sounds
• Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• See and respond to dangerous situations
• See well at night and drive in the dark

Minimum requirements include being 21 years of age, having at least 2 years of CDL driving experience, reliable transportation, and the ability to work overnight and on weekends. Must be able to work in various weather conditions.

Accountabilities:

• Drive vehicles to designated destinations for customer product deliveries
• Drive safely and within deadlines
• Load and unload products from trucks or trailers
• Place products according to customer specifications
• Follow local and state driving laws and regulations
• Maintain vehicle and equipment cleanliness and safety
• Maintain driving logs and complete daily paperwork
• Follow DOT regulations and safety standards
• Ensure all tasks are performed according to company policies
• Maintain required paperwork and documentation
• Subject to various audits and inspections
• Follow scheduled routes and use maps or GPS for navigation
• Organize inventory in the vehicle and unload products as needed
• Ensure delivered inventory matches manifest and labels
• Confirm deliveries with signatures or confirmation methods
• Keep all delivery paperwork organized and submit at shift end
• Refuel vehicle as needed
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections
• Report accidents or vehicle issues
• Follow safety requirements for loading and unloading
• Scan routes and communicate issues with supervisors
• Coordinate pickups and communicate with supervisors
• Use the "BE A PRO" approach with each delivery daily