Class A CDL Driver - Spokane, WA

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UNFI is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to support the Ridgefield Distribution Center from Spokane. The role involves delivering palletized products, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Join us for a rewarding career with an $8,000 sign-on bonus and a commitment to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year verified experience operating a tractor trailer.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and unloading products utilizing truck and delivery equipment.
• Performing vehicle inspections and maintaining safety compliance.
• Addressing and resolving customer problems.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Solid understanding of shipping and receiving functions

Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) law

Education

Valid medical card as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration

Valid state specific Commercial Driver’s License, Class A

Job description

UNFI is a critical link in North America’s food supply chain. Join our growing team of professionals, 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!

This position is supporting our Ridgefield Distribution Center and will be based out of our Spokane domicile.

We offer an $8,000 Sign-On Bonus!!

Job Overview:

As a Class A CDL Driver for UNFI, you will support the Ridgefield 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 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 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:

• Valid medical card as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration and a valid state specific 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
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of shipping and receiving functions
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

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.