Class A Delivery/Shuttle Driver - Kansas City

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid holidays

401K Program

Medical insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) hires CDL-A drivers for shuttle and delivery routes in the Kansas City area. Join a stable driving career with a well-supported team and competitive compensation.

Shuttle trips run between Kansas City and Iowa City 3-4 times per week; deliveries cover Kansas City, Wichita, and Joplin with early morning to midafternoon shifts. Day cab tractors with 53’/48’ trailers, lift gates, and pallet jacks are used as needed.

Qualifications

• CDL A license valid in the state of employment.
• Must pass written exam and road test.
• DOT knowledge and UNFI safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and unload products to customers and facilities.
• Operate day cab tractors with 53’/48’ trailers.
• Comply with FMCSA regulations and UNFI guidelines.
• Report accidents to Transportation Manager.
• Maintain accurate delivery paperwork.
• Communicate professionally with customers and vendors.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Time management

Professional communication

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A

Tools

Tractor-trailer operation

Lift gates

Pallet jacks

Job description

We’re hiringCDL-A drivers based out of theKansas City area to run bothshuttle and delivery routesforUNFI, a leader in food distribution. If you're looking for a stable driving career with a well-supported team, this is the job for you!

• Shuttle Routes:Run betweenKansas City and Iowa City(3-4 times a week), withafternoon to early morning shifts.
• Delivery Routes:Deliver to customers in theKansas City, Wichita, and Joplin areas, withearly morning to midafternoon shifts(Monday-Saturday, most schedules are4 working days per week).
• Drivers will operate day cab tractorswith53’ and 48’ trailers, unloading withlift gates and electric power jacks—with occasional use of atwo-wheel cart.

Additional Functions Include:

• Complying with FMCSA regulations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Communicating professionally with customers and vendors.

Job Requirements

• Valid medical card as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration and a valid state specific Commercial Driver’s License (Class A and CDL Drivers require respective licensing).
• Ability to pass a written exam and road test.
• Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) law and mandates and understanding of UNFI’s safety standards.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs:

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• paid holidays and parental leave
• 401K Program
• medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.