CDL Class A Driver

Kelly's Foods; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly's Foods in Winter Garden, FL is seeking a CDL Class A driver to safely operate delivery equipment and ensure on-time, accurately counted deliveries to customers. You will handle required paperwork and stay compliant with DOT hours of service while maintaining professional communication with dispatch and customers.

The role requires loading/off-loading large shipments, outdoor work in all weather, and a clean driving record, with attention to safety and accuracy in daily operations.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license with at least 1 year of experience.
• Thorough understanding of DOT regulations and compliance.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Clean MVR.
• Ability to load/off-load 3,000+ cases weighing 40–80 lbs each.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions; use two-way radio or mobile phone.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment to deliver and/or pick up freight.
• Accurately account for all freight and maintain required paperwork.
• Comply with DOT hours-of-service and billing-related paperwork.
• Communicate with dispatch after each stop and for any exceptions.
• Maintain timely and regular attendance; interact professionally with customers, vendors and coworkers.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, or violations to the appropriate parties.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT regulations

Two-way radio use

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Kelly's Foods Winter Garden - Winter Garden, FL 34787, Job summary: To safely provide on-time, accurately counted, customer-oriented deliveries to Kelly Foods customers supported by complete and accurate paperwork requirements as mandated by DOT regulations and Kelly's.

Summary of essential job functions

• Safe and courteous operation of equipment.
• Accuracy and accounting of all freight delivered and/or picked up.
• Adherence and successful execution of all paperwork with special emphasis on billing-related and DOT hours of service requirements.
• Routine communication with dispatch after each stop and for any and all exceptions.
• Must be able to meet the Physical Demands and Working Conditions and Environment listed below.
• Timely and regular attendance is required.
• Must be able to interact courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, customers and/or vendors in a way that positivity affects production and morale.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.

Qualifications: Minimum requirements

• CDL Class A Driver License 1 year experience
• Thorough understanding of DOT regulations and compliance with the same.
• High School/GED
• Clean MVR.
• Abilities required.
• Load/off-load product in excess of 3,000 cases weighing an average of 40-80 lbs.
• Wearing common protective or safety equipment.
• Working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions.
• Use two-way radio or mobile phone.