Class A CDL Driver

United Natural Foods West, Inc; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Class A CDL Driver in Gilroy, California. In this vital role, you will support the Distribution Center by delivering essential products to retail stores. Your responsibilities will include performing vehicle inspections, ensuring safe deliveries, and maintaining high standards of customer service. With a focus on safety and efficiency, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the community. Enjoy benefits like medical, dental, and vision insurance after just 30 days of employment, along with a supportive team dedicated to your success.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Weekly Paychecks

Qualifications

• Current Class A CDL required with at least one year of verified experience.
• Basic knowledge of DOT laws and UNFI's safety standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and unloading products using various equipment.
• Performing vehicle inspections and maintaining safety standards.

Skills

Tractor Trailer Operation

Communication Skills

Time Management

DOT Regulations Knowledge

Customer Service

Education

Commercial Driver's License, Class A

Tools

Pallet Jack

On-Board Computer

Job description

UNFI is a critical link in North America's food supply chain. Join our growing Distribution Center and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic, and specialty products in the United States and Canada. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Apply now, what are you waiting for!

Job Overview:

As a Class A CDL Driver for UNFI, you will support the Gilroy Distribution Center by delivering palletized products to corporate and independent retail stores. The essential functions and basic duties of the CDL Driver are to perform pre and post-trip inspection of their vehicle utilizing knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures. As a Delivery Driver, you are also responsible for delivering and unloading products, reviewing paperwork for completeness and accuracy, checking orders for the correct number of boxes, correcting addresses and support documentation, completing time cards, entering trip data into on-board computer, and completing paper logs if necessary.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Delivering and unloading products utilizing equipment, including a tractor-trailer, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks, load bars, and other devices which assist delivery
• Operating vehicle safely within UNFI guidelines minimizing accidents, traffic violations, and complaints from the public
• Reporting any accident immediately to the Transportation Manager/Department
• Keeping vehicles well maintained, safe, and secure, reporting any defects promptly using DCVR form
• Picking up supplies and back hauls from vendors while completing related paperwork
• Addressing and resolving customer problems as appropriate
• Ensuring customer orders arrive in quality condition and correspond precisely to the initial order

Who should apply?

Education/Certification:

• Current Commercial Driver's License, Class A
• Ability to pass a road test

Required skills and experience:

• Prefer minimum of one year verified experience operating a tractor trailer
• Must be 21 years of age
• Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) law and mandates
• Understanding of UNFI's safety standards
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of shipping and receiving functions
• Good time management skills
• Good judgement is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

Benefits:

• Eligible for benefits after 30 days of employment including medical, dental and vision
• 401K
• Paid-time off
• Weekly pay checks

Schedule:

• Full Time/Days, Nights, Weekends & Holidays, guaranteed 2 consecutive days off

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.