CDL-A Delivery Driver

Intercity Packers Ltd.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Pre-Tax savings plans

Profit sharing

Family culture and career advancement

Job summary

Halperns’ Steak & Seafood is seeking a Delivery Driver to ensure safe, on-time delivery of our products in Kalamazoo, MI. You will communicate customer issues and maintain driver records with accuracy and professionalism.

The role requires a CDL A, a valid DOT medical card, and at least 6 months of tractor/trailer driving experience. You will work in a team, adhere to safety policies, and participate in daily pre/post trip inspections.

Qualifications

• Requires CDL A and clean driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to operate a van, straight truck, or tractor-trailer.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to handle customer interactions professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Halperns’ products safely and on time.
• Follow DOT policies and procedures.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform daily pre/post trip inspections.
• Collect customer payments and manage related paperwork.
• Communicate customer concerns to management and sales.

Skills

Driving experience

Communication skills

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Education

High School / Equivalent

Tools

CDL A

Job description

Welcome to Halperns Steak & Seafood! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Delivery Driver 3 Kalamazoo, MI

Welcome to Halperns’! The dedicated employees who work at Halperns' are passionately committed to this business and the customers they serve. Being part of Halperns' means being part of something important, something unique, and something special. This commitment is made clear by the superior meat and seafood specialty products we distribute. There's a seat at our table for you…

Starting pay : $65,000-$70,000 Annually 5:00pm-Done No touch Freight Home Daily

What we offer: Medical, Prescription Drug, EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment Dental, vision and other voluntary plans Pre-Tax Saving Accounts Profit Sharing Family culture and career advancement opportunities

Position Summary: Presents a positive image to Halperns’ Steak and Seafood customers through courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of Halperns’ products. Communicates customer issues and concerns. Operates Halperns’ equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail, safe work habits, working knowledge of equipment and the ability to deal effectively with customers and the public.

• Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of Halperns’ products.
• Follows all company and Department of Transportation (DOT) policies and procedures.
• Builds and maintains good customer relationships.
• Demonstrates self-control.
• Accurately collects customer payments.
• Safeguards company funds and follows Halperns’ banking policies.
• Monitors reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in a timely manner.
• Completes daily check-ins in a timely manner with no errors.
• Collaborates with management and sales representatives to communicate customer concerns.
• Performs daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicles and equipment.
• Completes check in process accurately and on time.
• Manages paperwork to include register, credits, pick-ups, etc.
• Maintains the truck cab and trailer in a clean and organized manner.
• Attends department meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to adhere to all safety/compliance regulations and procedures.
• Must maintain a professional appearance.
• Requires punctuality, problem solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and also function in a team environment.
• Must be goal oriented with a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this job including lifting, pushing, pulling of product.

• Ability to operate a van, straight truck and/or tractor-trailer CMV as appropriate.
• Must be able to operate a dolly with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.
• Uses dollies and other safety equipment to aid in the lifting and carrying of products.

• At least 6 months previous driving tractor/trailer experience required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• DOT Medical Card required.
• CDL A required at hire.
• High School / Equivalent preferred.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Halperns' Steak & Seafood values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Halperns' Steak & Seafood customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Halperns' Steak & Seafood. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

Halperns’ currently operates seven production and distribution facilities, which are located in Atlanta, Baltimore, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Dallas, Walton (KY), and Kalamazoo (MI). With a strong and established presence in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic areas of the United States, the company serves a variety of independent and national chain customers across much of the East Coast and beyond, and currently employs over 1,000 people.