Drop & Hook CDL Driver - Sioux Falls

Cash-Wa Distributing in; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution is looking for an Evening Drop and Hook Driver in Sioux Falls. This role offers competitive pay, flexible schedules with no weekend shifts, and a benefit package including insurance after 60 days. Ideal candidates will have a valid CDL, strong customer service skills, and the ability to meet physical demands of the job.

Benefits

Low medical insurance premiums

Flexible schedule with no weekends

Low rates for dental and vision insurance

Qualifications

• Two years foodservice delivery experience preferred.
• Current, valid CDL Class-A License required.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Deliver merchandise safely and efficiently to customers.
• Maintain delivery logs and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with customers during deliveries.

Skills

Safe driving record

Ability to read/write/record data

Ability to communicate in English

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Start and End your day in Sioux Falls with no scheduled weekends!Primarily looking for an evening drop and hook (shuttle)driver, but needs to be willing to do a delivery routes if needed.

• Experienced drivers start at $32.54/hr (plus Overtime opportunities)
• Hours: Sunday - Thursday, with the route generally starting at 6pm
• Eligible for insurance the first of the month after 60 days! Extremely low Medical Insurance premiums, and low rates for dental and vision insurance. Solid overall benefits package!

Pull two emptytrailers from our Sioux Falls depot to the Fargo warehouse, move con gear to drop off and pick up two fulltrailers, and pull the two full trailers back to Fargo. This is a great evening route for anyone looking for a drop and hook driving position. Drivers work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights, so you have the weekend to yourself! General start time is approximately 6pm. While you may be hired with the intent for you to be a shuttle driver, based on seniority or need there is the possibility that you will move to a route driving position.

Starts/ends daily in Sioux Falls. The route will start in the early morning hours (generally around 4am)and end early to mid-afternoon. The end time varies by day as some days are bigger order days than others, and most drivers average of 45-55 hours per week. Route drivers start the morning picking up the packed trailer and follow the delivery route given. At each stop, there will be some building of the loads to take in to the customer which requires attention to detail in reading and scanning delivery tickets, working with the customer on where to place their products, getting required signatures, and developing relationships with these repeat customers.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately, safely, and efficiently deliver merchandise using hand-trucks, ramps and/or lift gates to customers on a predetermined delivery route. May include delivering products up and down stairs and in all types of weather.
• Operate all working equipment safely and efficiently, including but not limited to hand truck, pallet jack, scanner and printer.
• Provide the highest level of service and product integrity for every customer by safe and timely delivery of customer orders.
• Deliver and stack merchandise on customer premises.
• Accurately record delivery by verifying delivery of items with customers and obtaining proper signatures at the time of delivery.
• Practice Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) guidelines to reduce risks for crashes, injuries and fatalities.
• Utilize onboard computer to appropriately record mileage, hours of service and maintain driver log to adhere to state and federal Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines.
• Complete comprehensive pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and DVIRs.
• Maintain legal weight limits and distributions.
• Practice defensive driving skills and proper body mechanics to ensure safe driving and delivering practices.

Qualifications:

Overall

• Safe driving record with a current, valid CDL Class-A License is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Two years foodservice delivery experience preferred.
• Two years verifiable driving experience preferred.
• Ability to read/write/record data and perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with all customers by providing face-to-face service with each delivery.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations is required.
• Ability to pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical abilities test is required.

Physical

• Frequent sitting throughout work shift.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs., occasionally up to 65 lbs., rarely up to 100 lbs., 3-4 feet from pallet to hand truck to off load area.
• Frequent push/pulling frequently up to 175 lbs., and occasionally up to 200 lbs. using both hands/arms, to transport loaded hand truck up/down curbs and stairs.
• Frequent steering and maneuvering gear controls and clutch to safely drive vehicle.
• In truck cab, trailer, or customer location 80% of the time, exposure to outdoors during delivery 20% of the time.
• Hazards include: moving vehicles, equipment, slippery surfaces, noise, exhaust fumes and exposure to various weather conditions during delivery activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Rarely 1-5%

Occasionally 6-33%

Frequently 34-66%

HJH Logisticsworks exclusively with Cash-Wa Distributing of Fargo and delivers to their customers. Cash-Wa Distributing is one of the largest privately-owned food service distributors in the Midwest. Their continued growth of current and new markets has continued to increase the stops and routes performed by HJH Logisticsproving additional opportunities to drivers like you! Join a growing team that focuses on relationships.