CDL Driver- Class A

HelloFresh; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Team bonus opportunities

Generous PTO

Health benefits with options at $0 co‑

Discount on HelloFresh plans

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking a CDL Class A truck driver in Illinois to support our nationwide delivery operations. You will operate tractors and trailers, perform pre-trip inspections, and deliver to HelloFresh customers while maintaining safety and timeliness.

This role requires mechanical aptitude, GPS routing proficiency, and the ability to work flexible shifts. We value reliability and accuracy, with benefits including health coverage, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for team bonuses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Valid Class A driver’s license required.
• 2+ years tractor-trailer driving experience required.
• Skilled at driving large vehicles.
• Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems.
• Forklift experience (required).

Responsibilities

• Operate lift trucks or hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials safely and timely.
• Process received goods for production/storage and ensure accuracy and quality.
• Inspect trucks and materials; report defects to supervisor.
• Report food safety and quality problems to responsible personnel.
• Shrink wrap pallets for shipment preparation.
• Drive trucks with GVW over 26,000 lbs and tow >10,000 lbs.
• Ensure trailer hitch is secure and confirm deliveries with signatures or scans.
• Stay on routes and communicate with dispatch as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physically fit

Directional sense

Disciplined

Stress management

Flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Class A CDL

2+ years tractor-trailer experience

Tools

GPS routing systems

Forklift operations

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.

You will…

• Operate lift trucks or hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper departments or areas in a safe and timely manner.
• Process received goods and supplies to be used in or to aid in the production/storage of goods destined for sale to our customer base.
• Ensure the accuracy, quality, and safety of received goods by following the company’s defined procedures to inspect both the truck and materials
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
• Enforce and follow all safety, GMP and SQF policies/procedures.
• Shrink wraps pallets either manually or utilizing automation in preparation of shipment.
• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle
• Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
• Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.
• Ensure the trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit
• Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries
• Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries
• Communicate with dispatch as needed
• Maintain and service vehicles as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
• Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
• Operation of computer/ internal freight monitoring systems required

You are...

• Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
• Physically and mentally fit
• An innate sense of direction
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
• High level of composure and good stress management
• Available for around the clock shifts to accommodate freight movements

At a minimum, you have…

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Valid Class A driver’s license required
• 2+ years proven and verifiable experience with tractor-trailer driving required
• Skilled at driving large vehicles
• Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
• Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
• Forklift experience (required)

Physical Demands:

• Ability to walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, and kneel
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Experience in material handling
• Sedentary work; involves sitting most of the time
• Occasional movement around the office may be necessary
• Regular work with computers, including keyboards and screens
• Regular use of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets

You’ll get…

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work en