CDL B-Delivery Driver

Gold Star Foods; Ponchatoula (LA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution seeks a CDL B-Delivery Driver to join their Transportation team in Ponchatoula, LA. Responsibilities include operating a commercial vehicle, delivering goods to school sites, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Ideal candidates will have a valid CDL and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License A or B is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass a driver's road test.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a commercial vehicle for deliveries.
• Load and unload cargo as required.
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical and safety issues.

Skills

Previous experience in truck driving

Strong work ethic

Ability to handle physical workload

Ability to work in all types of weather

Education

CDL A or B

Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience

Job description

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Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $22.00/hr

TITLE: CDL Delivery Driver

DIVISION: Transportation

REPORTS TO: Transportation Manager

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Company Overview

Gold Star Foods is the leading food distributor to K–12 schools in the United States. We are a company devoted to providing our customers with incredible customer service. We know that it is our teammates who make the difference! Join our team and find out what it is like to work somewhere you enjoy getting up for every day!

Position Overview

This position is a critical support role for the Transportation Team. As a CDL A or B Driver, duties include transporting goods on assigned routes in a commercial vehicle, making deliveries and pickups to and from school sites and warehouses, and communicating with the management team and dispatchers.

Principal Responsibilities

• Safely operate a commercial vehicle
• Load and unload cargo
• Read locations and road maps
• Perform basic truck maintenance
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical and safety issues before and after each trip
• Meet delivery schedules while maintaining safe work practices
• Properly track and document driving logs on an ELD
• Report any issues or incidents to dispatch
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries
• Perform other duties as requested
• Full Time & Part Time positions available
  
  

Required Skills

• Previous experience in truck driving or other related fields
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License A or B
• Ability to handle physical workload; physically qualified to perform all duties of a driver
• Ability to work in all types of weather and environments

• Strong work ethic
• Valid CDL, DOT Medical Certificate, and Motor Vehicle Record
• Touch freight experience preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must pass a DOJ and criminal background check
• Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to:
• Converse with the public
• Understand traffic signs and signals
• Respond to official questions
• Make legible entries on reports and records
  

Education / Experience

• CDL A or B (Required)
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience preferred
• Must pass a driver’s road test or equivalent
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. May include lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion.

EOE M/W/Vet/Disabled

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements as the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned. In the event of an absence where the teammate cannot perform these duties, the Manager will determine who shall perform them.

Affirmative Action Statement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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