Distribution Driver

DERSTINES INC; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discount

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health savings account

Job summary

Derstine's Foodservice Distributor in the United States is seeking a reliable delivery driver to join our growing team serving restaurants and the food industry. You will deliver products from the distribution center, complete 10–15 stops daily across 150–300 miles, and ensure safety, accuracy, and on-time performance while upholding our standards of customer care.

Eligible candidates will have a valid CDL-B, a current DOT medical card, and a clean driving record, with the ability to read,

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Current valid Driver’s License.
• Current valid DOT Medical Card.
• CDL-B designator.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers from the distribution center.
• 10-15 stops a day, 150-300 miles per day.
• Inspect vehicle for mechanical deficiencies and safety issues; perform maintenance as required.
• Meet delivery schedules and alert management to deviations.
• Follow state and federal trucking regulations and company policies.
• Maneuver trucks for loading/unloading at facility and customer locations.
• Maintain security of sensitive items (keys and security codes).
• Collect customer payments and ensure pallet/milk crate exchanges.

Skills

Multitask with attention to detail

Basic Math

Customer service

English language skills

CDL-B

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking to join an innovative and rapidly growing company? If you are driven to succeed and pride yourself on quality of work, then Derstine's Foodservice Distributor is the company for you!

For over 41 years we have provided products to restaurants and other food industries, with excellent customer service and quality goods. We have partnered with many distributors to get the best quality products while leading the region in client satisfaction. Our success is attributed to our skilled team of professionals who are dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction and share Derstine's philosophy of quality and responsiveness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver products to customers, from the distribution center, in a safe and effective manner.
• 10-15 stops a day, 150-300 miles per day, piece work deliveries on ramp with a hand truck.
• Inspect vehicle for mechanical deficiencies and safety issues. Perform preventative maintenance, as required, during operations.
• Meet delivery schedules and alert management to any deviations from assigned route or schedule.
• State and federal truck driving regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as company policies and procedures.
• Maneuver trucks into loading and unloading position both at the facility and at customer locations.
• Maintain positive control of all sensitive items (customer facility keys and security codes).
• Collect customer payments and secure them for delivery to the company.
• Conduct all deliveries while maintaining, to the best of ability, the one-for-one exchange program in regard to pallets and milk crates.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• High School or equivalent.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Ability to multitask with strict attention to detail.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the Standard English language.
• Current valid Driver’s License.
• No recent moving or driving violation.
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather, etc.).
• Current valid DOT Medical Card.
• A CDL-B designator.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Abilities:

• Two years driving straight body trucks.
• Legible penmanship
• History of ability to perform tasks with superior attention to detail.
• Positive reputation for Customer Service
• Basic Math Skills

Typical Work Environment Requirements:

• All types of weather and traffic conditions.
• Standing, walking, and driving for up to 8-12 hours a day.
• Lifting and moving material up to 100 pounds each.
• Normal bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below waist and above the head.
• Additionally, you may be required to lift, sit, stand, walk, twist, turn, stretch, push, pull, bend, or reach, both below waist and above the head, at any time to fulfill your job description.
• Fast-paced self-starter position.
• Work alone with minimal supervision.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice, at management’s discretion.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected classes.