Direct - Cruise Line Driver Class A

Harvest Sherwood; Seattle, Vernon (WA, CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale food distributor seeks a Class A Driver responsible for delivering products and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role requires a valid CDL, strong customer service skills, and readiness for varied schedules. Join a company committed to employee benefits and community engagement.

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of CDL driving experience.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work a varied schedule.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows.
• Complete DOT logs and company vehicle maintenance reports.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities.

Skills

Customer service

Reading and communication

Education

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License

Job description

Posted Monday, February 26, 2024 at 5:00 AM

We encourage you to bring your talent and effort to Harvest Sherwood and contribute to our shared success, while having fun, serving our customers, and strengthening the local communities in which we operate. As the largest independent wholesale food distributor in the U.S., with 15 distribution centers from coast-to-coast, Harvest Sherwood is an essential business. We buy, sell and deliver fresh, high quality protein products and other foods to over 6,000 retail and foodservice customers.

The Driver, Class “A” is responsible for driving a tractor/trailer for the purpose of delivering various products. This requires using excellent customer service skills and working in accordance with state and DOT regulations.

Mileage pay: $.57 c/per mile + Detention time pay if warranted

Home every 7 to 10 days depending on time of year

Key Responsibilities

The Driver, Class “A” will be assigned duties, based on organizational needs and priorities.

• Deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows. Immediately inform management team of any deviations. Routes are from Vernon, CA- Seattle, WA. while in cruise ship season and regional while out of season
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returns
• Pickup, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns, and complete necessary paperwork
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Harvest Sherwood policies and procedures
• Perform coupling/un-coupling procedures for the tractor/trailer as needed
• Complete Department of Transportation (DOT) logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports and reconcile with appropriate company representative as required
• Follow Harvest Sherwood preferred work methods at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions
• Maintain and safely operate all assigned equipment
• Maintain sanitary conditions in tractor and trailer
• Perform other tasks as needed

Qualifications and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A minimum of one year of CDL driving experience
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
• Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations
• Must be able to work a varied schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• This position may require weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

Harvest-Sherwood is committed to offering competitive benefits to our employees and their dependents, including paid vacation, health insurances, and a 401K plan!

*We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• OTR

Harvest-Sherwood is committed to offering competitive benefits to our employees and their dependents, including paid vacation, health insurances, and a 401K plan!

*We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.