Class A Truck Driver

Smith's Food & Drug Centers; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Smith’s Food and Drug Centers seeks a CDL A truck driver to safely transport goods to stores and customers, adhering to federal and company safety standards. The role includes inspecting the truck, handling backhauls, weighing loads, and unloading merchandise.

Responsibilities cover operating refrigeration equipment, driving 53’ trailers, and maintaining flexibility for weekend shifts, with emphasis on service quality and safety in every task.

Qualifications

• Commitment to customer service in a safety focused environment.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow safety rules and procedures.
• Strong communication and reporting skills for routine documentation.

Responsibilities

• Drive truck to deliver goods to stores and customers.
• Inspect vehicle and report any defects as required.
• Back trailer 53’ into docks or vendor locations.
• Weigh and load goods and ensure accuracy before unloading.
• Unload merchandise at store and verify quantities loaded.
• Operate refrigeration units and related equipment safely.
• Maintain flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Refrigeration units

Dollies

Pallet jacks

Over-the-road tractors

Job description

Job Description

Safely transport goods to stores and customers of the distribution trucking company. Perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Job Description

Safely transport goods to stores and customers of the distribution trucking company. Perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Drive truck to deliver goods to stores and other customers.
• Adhere to all federal, state, corporate and departmental safety standards.
• Inspect truck for defects before, during and after trips; submits report indicating truck condition.
• Check refrigeration trailer for malfunctions.
• Weigh load.
• Unload merchandise at store.
• Pick up goods at vendor locations (backhauls) and verifies products and quantities as loaded.
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including weekends on a regular basis
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Ability to travel independently
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Commitment to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important and appreciated
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Valid Commercial Class A CDL driver’s license.
• Must meet all Federal Department of Transportation physical requirements of a Class A CDL driver.
• Familiarity with trucking terms and processes.
• Ability to back 53’ trailers safely in to store docks or vendor locations.
• Ability to operate the following special equipment, machinery and/or special tools: over-the –road tractors, refrigeration units, and dollies, electric or manual pallet jacks
• 1 year’s active driving experience with one year’s doubles experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Previous Job Experience

• One year Tractor / Trailer driving experience

About Us

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith’s Food and Drug merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we’re proudly serving Smith’s customers in over 140 stores throughout Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.

What You’ll Receive From Us

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!