CDL Driver (Class A Preffered)

consumerfresh; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated CDL Class A and B Produce Delivery Drivers to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality produce to various customer facilities across multiple states. Your commitment to safety, efficiency, and customer service will be key to your success. This position offers a structured schedule with guaranteed hours, comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, and opportunities for overtime. If you enjoy driving and want to make a tangible impact in the fresh produce industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Company Provided Cell Phone

Meal Allowance

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CDL Class A or B and current DOT Medical certificate.
• Minimum of eight months driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver and unload products while maintaining on-time performance.
• Conduct vehicle inspections before and after deliveries.

Skills

CDL Class A or B License

Driving Experience

Excellent Verbal Communication

Basic Arithmetic Skills

Ability to Lift Heavy Items

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial Vehicle

DOT Medical Certificate

Job description

Description

Job description

Consumer Fresh Produce, Inc. is the 1st Choice of fresh & specialty produce in the region. We service retail grocery, wholesale distributors, and food service customers inside roughly 200 miles of our location. We operate a 95,000 square foot refrigerated distribution facility in the heart of the historic Strip District of Pittsburgh. Consumer Fresh is looking for both CDL Class A & Class B Produce Delivery Drivers to deliver top quality produce to our customer facilities throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, New York, and Maryland.

As a CDL Class A or Class B Produce Delivery Driver, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently delivering and unloading products. Maintaining on-time performance, interacting professionally with customers, and following all applicable regulations and safety practices are keys to success in this position.

CDL Produce Delivery Driver Schedule:

• Weekends schedule available as well
• 5 8hr (Guaranteed minimum) days a week schedule
• Start times vary
• 2 consecutive scheduled days off

CDL Produce Delivery Driver Pay and Benefits:

• Class A CDL - $RATE/hour, overtime eligible
• Class B CDL - $RATE/hour, overtime eligible
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance benefits
• 401K retirement plan benefit
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holiday time benefit
• Company provided cell phone
• Meal allowance

CDL Produce Delivery Driver Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections of vehicle before departing to deliver goods and upon return
• Maintain accurate Hours of Service records at all times
• Properly and securely load product and goods into trucks for deliveries
• Deliver orders to customers on assigned routes
• Unload goods as per client specifications
• Review deliveries with customers to ensure products meet their needs
• Obtain delivery confirmations from each customer and return all paperwork at end of shift

Qualifications to be considered a candidate:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Minimum of eight (8) months driving experience
• Ability to drive both manual shift transmissions and automatic
• Candidate’s MVR that meets company safety standards
• Candidate’s background check meets current standards
• Currently possess a valid CDL Class A or B and current DOT Medical certificate
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or pull up to 75 lbs.
• Pass company pre-employment physical and drug screening
• Pass company pre-employment driving test
• Able to understand basic correspondence, instructions, rules, policies, graphs, and/or charts
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to speak, read, write and interpret the English language
• Able to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Class A & Class B Licensed candidates only

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift, 5 consecutive days of the week schedule with 2 days off
• Holidays
• Night shifts & Day shifts awarded by seniority
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

General Physical Demands:

In addition to sitting for periods of time while driving to each location, this position requires performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs throughout the workday. Worker may occasionally reach at, above, and below shoulder level to obtain goods. Lifting of individual items is occasionally performed during loading/unloading of goods. Individual produce containers do not exceed 50 pounds (with very few exceptions). Maximum weight is 65 to 70 pounds.

Specific Physical Demands:

Lifting: Performed as part of all work activities in some capacity. Amounts lifted may range from 1 to 50 pounds (average pounds per case up to 35 pounds). Most lifting will be from shoulder to waist level with an occasional lift pulling from overhead to floor level. Drivers are instructed to bend at the knees to lift from the floor.

Carrying: Cartons carried range from 1-35 pounds, walking distance varies.

Walking: Frequently throughout the day loading/unloading product. Most all work surfaces are concrete.

Standing: Standing occurs as needed.

Sit/Drive: Driving a commercial vehicle is required, sitting may occur for extended periods of time.

Bending: Bending from the waist and/or at the knees may be performed as part of some work activities.

Stooping: May need to be performed by the choice of the worker; although not recommended.

Twist/Turn: May be performed as part of some work activities; using caution if carrying any product.

Push/Pull: Pushing or pulling may be needed when rearranging product on less than a full pallet of goods.

Climbing: Must be able to climb up into the tractor (approx. 15 inch step) using three points of contact.

Working Conditions: Work is performed inside the warehouse, at a customer site, or may be outdoors for a short period of time. Inside trailer and/or cooler temperatures may be as low as 35 degrees.