Delivery Driver CDL A

The Chefs' Warehouse; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

401k

Employee discounts for travel and the

Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

The Chefs’ Warehouse is seeking a dependable Delivery Driver to join our Kent, WA team. You will follow daily routes, load and deliver food products to restaurant clients, and ensure deliveries are accurate and on time. A valid CDL, clean driving record, and strong time-management are essential for professional service.

Experience with hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts is a plus; you’ll communicate with warehouse staff and customers to maintain high service standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid CDL license and clean driving record.
• Must pass DOT physical.
• Experience driving large vehicles.
• Excellent time-management and organization.
• Strong customer service and communication.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Experience with hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts is a plus.
• DOT language and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Follow set, scheduled route for daily deliveries.
• Ensure inventory stock matches delivery requirements.
• Load and organize product inventory from warehouse into your vehicle.
• Deliver goods to client locations and collect signatures/payments as required.
• Read maps or GPS to determine daily route and stay on schedule.
• Check in with warehouse on delivery progress as needed.
• Maintain and organize delivery paperwork and records.
• Report any accidents or vehicle issues to supervisors.
• Follow road safety rules and company safety requirements.

Skills

Clean driving record

CDL license

DOT physical

Large vehicle operation

Time management

Customer service

Dependable

Effective communicator

Lift up to 25 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand trucks

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

About The Chefs' Warehouse

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

About The Chefs' Warehouse

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

Mission:

The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:

• Curious & Creative
• Hungry For Food & Results
• Entrepreneurial
• Forward Thinking & Flexible
• Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)

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Position Summary:

We are seeking a dependable, experienced Delivery Driver to become a vital part of our delivery team. Physical strength and stamina, as well as a clean driving record, are needed. Delivery Drivers must be organized, efficient and professional at all times while ensuring deliveries are made accurately and on time.

What you'll do:

• Ensure inventory stock matches delivery requirements.
• Follow set, scheduled route for daily deliveries.
• Read maps or set GPS to determine and track daily 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.
• Make sure inventory matches manifest (accompanying shipping document).
• Scan or write in confirmation of delivery upon arrival to recipient client.
• Collect signature and/or payments at delivery locales.
• Deliver goods to specific locations determined by clients.
• Check in with warehouse on delivery progress as needed.
• Maintain and organize all delivery paperwork and deliver it to the proper personnel at the end of each shift.
• Report any accidents or vehicle issues encountered while enroute, to supervisors.
• Always follow rules and regulations of the road.
• Follow all company and state enforced safety requirements for loading and unloading product.

About you:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent certification.
• Have a valid commercial driver’s license.
• Must have a clean driving record with no moving violations.
• Must Pass a DOT physical
• Proficient at driving and parking large vehicles.
• Physically fit and strong, able to lift 25 pounds comfortably.
• Experience using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts a plus.
• Professional and pleasant disposition, able to give all clients a positive customer service experience.
• Candidate should be dependable, hardworking and an effective communicator.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills required.

DOT Language Requirements

Who must meet it:

• Drivers operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) who must be “qualified” under DOT/FMCSA driver-qualification rules (including CDL-required CMV drivers).

Standard:

• Under 49 C.F.R.
• 391.11(b)(2), a driver must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to:
  • Converse with the general public;
  • Understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language;
  • Respond to official inquiries; and
  • Make entries on reports and records.

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The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Perks & Benefits:

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.