Delivery Driver

Peck Food Service; Maple Heights (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Peck Food Service in Ohio is seeking a delivery driver for straight truck or tractor-trailer duties. You will unload and deliver dry, frozen, and cooler products to customers on assigned routes. Must have CDL, strong customer service, and ability to work under DOT regulations.

You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain logs, and liaise with management on any discrepancies. This full-time role requires lifting up to 75 lbs, working in all weather, and maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Must be 24 years of age or older.
• CDL Class A or B with 5+ years driving, 2+ years commercial.
• Max 3 minor violations, no accidents or 1 minor + 1 at-fault.
• MEC card valid and up-to-date.
• HS diploma or GED.
• English reading/writing required.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Food service experience preferred.
• Operate vehicle safely in various conditions.
• Lift up to 75 lbs and use hand cart as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and unload dry, frozen, and cooler products.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety rules.
• Communicate with customers and obtain signatures.
• Collect cash or checks where required.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Complete DOT logs and maintenance reports.
• Maintain truck cleanliness and safety.
• Coordinate with management on discrepancies.

Skills

Customer service

English literacy

Route planning

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Pre-trip inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL (Class A/B)

MEC card

Job description

This is a delivery position responsible for driving a Straight truck (class B) and/or Tractor Trailer (class A) for the purpose of delivering and unloading various dry, frozen, and cooler products for Peck Food Service customers. This requires using excellent customer service skills and working in accordance with state and DOT regulations and following Company Safety rules and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 24 years of age or older
• Must have a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a minimum 5 years of overall driving experience, and a minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience.
• A maximum of 3 minor moving violations with NO accidents or one (1) minor moving violation and one (1) at fault accident.
• Must possess and be able to present a valid non-expired interstate Medical Examiner’s Certificate Card (MEC).
• Must be self-certified as a non-excepted interstate driver with the state licensing agency that issued the CDL (Commercial Drivers License).
• Must have a High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to safety regulations.
• Must have basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Must pass a pre-employment Drug screen and Background check
• Previous experience in the food service industry (preferred but not required)
• Must be able to safely operate commercial vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
• Must meet or exceed the minimum productivity levels established by the company.
• Must effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision.
• Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills.
• Deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows. Immediately inform management team of any deviations.
• Unload product from truck or trailer, by hand or using hand cart, and place in designated areas per the customers’ request. May include transporting product down ramp, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions.
• Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs up to 75 pounds. Frequently reach up to 72” to stack and unstuck pallets and hand cart. Constantly bend and pivot while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from truck.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when there are discrepancies on invoices and communicate all errors/returns.
• Collect Money (cash or checks) where required, and turn in all funds collected daily.
• Pickup, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns, and complete necessary paperwork.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip procedures in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Peck policies and procedures.
• Perform coupling procedures for the tractor trailer as needed.
• Complete DOT logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports and reconcile with appropriate company representative as required.
• Follow preferred work methods at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Maintain and safely operate all assigned equipment, including but not limited to: hand cart, pallets, load bars, scanning unit, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain sanitary conditions in truck, tractor, and trailer and assist with maintaining sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yard and proper handling of product.
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

(Please note, effective 5/21/14 medical examiners performing DOT medical certifications must be registered and certified in the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME), and the examiner’s certification date must precede the physical date.)