CDL DRIVER A (Day Shift)

Y. Hata & Co.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

40-hour workweek

forklift training

Reliable equipment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Y. Hata & Co. is seeking reliable CDL A delivery drivers to join the Transportation Department on O‘ahu. You will operate refrigerated trucks along established routes, ensuring timely, accurate grocery deliveries and customer interactions.

The role includes collecting payments, resolving issues, and reporting discrepancies. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of delivery route experience preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A) required.
• Experience in food service distribution or warehouse recommended.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries and related items using a refrigerated truck.
• Unload items with pallet jack or manual handling; stock customer shelves.
• Collect payments and record transactions on delivery records.

Skills

Delivery experience

Route familiarity

Food service logistics

Job description

Pay Range: $27 to $38 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays (5:30am - 2pm, Wednesday: (5am - 1:30pm))

Drivers will be required to work a rotating Saturday schedule to support operational and customer delivery needs.

Join Our Transportation Team at Y. Hata!

Y. Hata is seeking friendly and reliable route drivers to join our Transportation Department. As an established, locally owned company, we take pride in our excellent service reputation and are excited to welcome new team members to contribute to our success.

What You Can Expect:

Competitive Pay: Starting from $27 per hour plus incentive pay opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, vision, and dental coverage, along with a 401(k) plan with company matching, life insurance, employee discounts, and advancement opportunities.

Work-Life Balance: We offer a guaranteed 40-hour workweek, providing stability and predictability to your schedule.

Training and Certification: We provide in-house forklift certification training to ensure you have the skills needed for the job.

Safe and Reliable Equipment: Our drivers have access to reliable tractor/trailer equipment to ensure safe and efficient deliveries.

Career Growth: We value career development and offer opportunities for advancement within the company.

Position Summary Description:

As a CDL A Delivery Driver, you will play a vital role in delivering grocery products to our valued customers! Operating our refrigerated truck, you'll navigate established routes, ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods. Your role goes beyond driving - you'll be a customer service ambassador, collecting payments, resolving complaints, and reporting any issues promptly. With a strong focus on safety and customer satisfaction, you'll play a crucial role in our mission to deliver excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates delivery vehicles to deliver food items, beverages, paper products, and cleaning supplies to customer’s place of business.
• Unloads products from delivery vehicles using a pallet truck, cart, or hand truck, and places stock on customer’s shelves or racks.
• Preserves product quality and minimizes damages during delivery.
• Collects checks from customers and records transactions on customer receipt and delivery records.
• Writes and reports any damages or discrepancies in orders delivered.
• Collects or picks up empty containers, pallets or rejected or unsold merchandise.
• Performs daily inspection of truck and general maintenance, including fueling and cleaning.
• Adheres to all Federal and State driver guidelines.
• Performs similar and related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Uses the Company’s Mission/Vision Statements and Core Values as their guiding principles.

Qualifications:

Two years of delivery route experience preferred and familiarity with local roadways and townships within the route area along with one year experience of distribution or warehouse experience, preferably in food service.

Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 lbs.

*CDL Driver applicants are required to submit a copy of their Driver History Record with their application if selected. Driver History Record must have been issued within the past 30 days from date of application.

Position is based on O'ahu; on-island residency is required to fulfill job responsibilities.