Delivery Driver (CDL-B)

The Chefs’ Warehouse; Gibbstown (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution is seeking a dependable Delivery Driver to join their team. The role involves ensuring timely and accurate deliveries, maintaining safety protocols, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift products efficiently.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid driver’s license with no moving violations.
• Must pass a DOT physical.
• Physically fit to lift 25 pounds comfortably.

Responsibilities

• Follow scheduled route for daily deliveries.
• Load and organize product from warehouse to vehicle.
• Collect signatures or payments at delivery locations.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Customer Service

Time Management

Physical Strength

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Hand trucks

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

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 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.