Class B CDL Driver

North Coast Sea-Foods Corp.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Health benefits

Weekend shifts

Job summary

North Coast Seafoods is seeking a Class B CDL Driver to operate tractors in interstate and city routes, delivering seafood products and assisting with airport pickups. The role reports to the Logistics Manager and requires DOT compliance, customer-facing professionalism, and weekend availability. Overtime eligible and paid hourly; shifts cover Thursday through Monday.

Qualifications

• 3+ years tractor-trailer driving experience.
• 1+ years city driving experience.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• DOT physical clearance required.
• Experience in food manufacturing is a plus (seafood/meat).
• Willingness to work weekends.
• Able to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor trailers carrying loads up to 10,000 pounds.
• Inspect cargo loads to ensure proper packing.
• Deliver product to locations on scheduled routes.
• Load and organize inventory from warehouse into vehicle.
• Follow road rules and safety requirements.
• Record delivery confirmations and collect signatures.

Skills

CDL Class B

Tractor-trailer

City driving

DOT compliance

Customer service

Weekend availability

Forklift Ops

Safety conscious

Job description

The Class B CDL Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck interstate reefer, on both city and highway routes, to deliver our seafood product to customers. They also assist with product delivery pick-up from the airport and will help transport product between company locations. The Class B CDL Driver is expected to complete all routes safely and in-accordance with Department of Transportation regulation and North Coast company policy.

The Class B CDL Driver communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers. This requires them to present professionally and ensure company custom service practices and methods are executed accordingly.

This position is paid hourly and eligible for overtime.

This position would cover Thursday-Monday shifts mostly.

This position reports to the Logistics Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate tractor trailers carrying loads up to 10,000 pounds
• Inspects cargo loads to ensure that they are packed appropriately
• Deliver product to specific locations on scheduled route
• Ensure products are delivered in a timely manner
• Load and organize product inventory from warehouse into your vehicle and unload products in and out of truck as needed throughout the day
• Follow rules and regulations of the road at all times.
• Follow all company and state enforced safety requirements for loading and unloading product
• Scan or write in confirmation of delivery upon arrival to recipient client
• Collect signature at delivery locations

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years, experience tractor trailer driving, verifiable
• 1+ years, experience city driving
• Must be 21 years or older
• Experience in food manufacturing; seafood or meat processing a plus
• Must be willing to work through the weekend
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical
• Class B Driver’s License, required
• Experience using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts a plus
• Proficient at driving and parking tractor trailers
• Proficient at driving tractor trailers in the city
• Able to provide excellent customer service
• Able to maintain an environment that drives performance and a safe workplace
• Drive an environment of teamwork and open communication

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift 30-50 pounds
• Work up to a 10-hour workday: standing/walking most of the day
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, weekends when needed
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives

North Coast Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

We offer competitive compensation packages including comprehensive health care coverage, vacation and 401(k) to all full-time benefit-eligible employees.