CDL Class A Regional Driver

Gourmet Foods International; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food distribution sector is seeking dedicated drivers for a full-time position in West Caldwell, NJ. The role offers competitive salaries and many benefits, including a signing bonus, guaranteed minimum salary, and paid time off. Successful candidates will have a CDL license and be comfortable with physical demands involved in the job.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision

401K with company match

Profit-Sharing Program

Paid time off up to 32 days

Per diem for meals

Paid hotel stays

Paid Continuing education

PAID Parental Leave

Employee Discount

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21.
• CDL License required.
• 1 year of driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip checks and safety inspections.
• Drive and deliver customer orders per regulations.
• Load and unload products, maintaining load temperatures.

Skills

Driving skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School or GED

CDL License

Job description

Job Details Job Location: GFI Northeast - West Caldwell, NJ Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School or GED Salary Range: $75000.00 - $90000.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage: Road Warrior Description

GFI offers:

• Up to $90,000 per year
• Best in class pay rates with guaranteed min salary
• Monthly safety bonus up to $250.00
• Home 2-3 days in a row per week
• Reset hours at home
• Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision
• 401K with company match
• Profit-Sharing Program
• Up to 32 paid days off based on experience
• Per diem for meals
• Paid hotel stays
• Paid Continuing education
• PAID Parental Leave
• Employee Discount
• Referral Bonus
• Accident Insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary long and short-term disability
• Company Paid EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

• Latest model equipment, including XM Radio and Bluetooth
• Dedicated Routes
• 1 Year of experience required

TO APPLY PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING LINK:Driver application

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Performing all pre-trip responsibilities including checking route numbers and account numbers for assigned deliveries, counting items and checking customer invoices of products that have been loaded, and performing the "pre-trip safety check" inspection of truck and trailer according to DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Driving to and delivering customer orders following all DOT/FMCSA, state regulations and GFI procedures and protocols
• Maintaining load temperatures according to load specifications
• Unloading products from the trailer with a hand truck or by hand and placing them in designated customer storage areas.
• Verifying delivery of items with customer and obtaining proper signatures; collecting money (cash or checks) when required; contacting management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/return.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum age of 21.
2. CDL License required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 75 lbs. Ascend and descend a step with a height of 17 in. from floor and ascend and descend 3 rungs of ladder, the first rung at 21 in. from the ground.

GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be required for the hiring process. Background checks can include but are not limited to previous employment, education, and criminal records.

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