Driver

Newco Distributors Inc; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Newco Distributors Inc in Hayward, CA is seeking a full-time Driver with a valid Class A CDL. Responsibilities include local and regional deliveries using an electric pallet jack and hand truck, with early 2am–6am starts and night-home on most local routes.

Candidates must meet DOT requirements, be 21+, have 2 years of tractor/trailer experience (or 1 year with CDL school certificate), and pass drug and background checks. English reading/speaking and reliable transportation are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Class A CDL and 21 years of age or older.
• 2 years verifiable tractor/trailer experience or 1 year driving with CDL school certificate.
• Ability to meet all DOT requirements.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and break down as needed.
• Strong English reading and speaking skills.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Pass drug screen and criminal background check after offer.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment (pallet jack, hand truck).

Responsibilities

• Deliver with electric pallet jack and hand truck to customers.
• Work full-time with possible weekends and early start times 2am-6am.
• Most local routes: driver home every night.
• Regional routes: early starts and longer travel as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

English proficiency

DOT compliance knowledge

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

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Driver

FT Hourly Manual Labor Hayward, Hayward, CA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1034

Salary Range: $32.00 To $32.00 Hourly

CDL CLASS A DRIVERS

Since 1973 Newco remains family owned and operated and has the longest history of serving independently owned pet business in our area with the highest quality pet food. We are committed to maintaining the same exceptional customer service we have offered from day one. This is a company that can offer a long-term career as many of our team members have been employed with Newco for more than a decade. We also offer a very stable work environment and can proudly share that we have never had to conduct layoff’s in the nearly 50 years we have been in business. We offer rewarding work, helping our customers provide quality pet food to the consumer, utilizing our extensive network of distribution to achieve success.

Requirements

• Current Class A CDL
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have 2 years of verifiable tractor/trailer experience or 1 year of driving experience and a certificate from an accredited CDL School
• Ability to meet all DOT requirements
• Able to lift up to 50lbs., and break down as needed
• Flexible with times, and equipment
• Strong communication skills, must read and speak English
• Able to operate warehouse equipment to include electric pallet jack, hand truck, etc.
• Knowledge of all DOT compliance to include ELD, hours of service… etc.
• Able to use smart phones, and other technology
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Must be able to pass drug screen and criminal background check post-employment offer

Shift and Schedule:

• Full-time/ OT paid
• Able to work Monday through Friday, and some weekends with early morning start times 2am-6am

Local Routes

• Deliver with electric pallet jack, hand truck system to the customer

Regional Routes

• Most routes are local, driver will be home every night
• Monday through Saturday with early start times