Delivery Driver CDL A

The Chefs' Warehouse; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

The Chefs' Warehouse is seeking a dependable, experienced Delivery Driver in Petaluma, California. You will be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries and handling inventory accurately.

Ideal candidates must possess a valid commercial driver’s license and have a clean driving record. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacations, and employee discounts on high-quality food products. Join us in providing great service!

Qualifications

• You must have a valid commercial driver’s license.
• Must pass a DOT physical.
• Experience with large vehicle handling is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure inventory stock matches delivery requirements.
• Follow scheduled routes for daily deliveries.
• Load and organize product inventory from warehouse into your vehicle.

Skills

Clean driving record

Time-management skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand trucks

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

Mike Hudson Distributing is a specialty food distributor located in Petaluma, California, servicing independently owned markets, delis, pizzerias, bakeries, cafés, restaurants, wineries, and specialty cheese businesses in Northern California. We take great pride in our service and strive to offer high quality products at fair prices.

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

• 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.

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

EEO Statement

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.