Van Driver-1

Halperns' Steak & Seafood; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Halperns' Steak & Seafood in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Van Driver (Non-CDL) to provide reliable, on-time deliveries of Halperns’ products. The role supports sales and operations by maintaining accurate records and communicating customer issues professionally.

Starting at $43,300 per year with a Monday to Friday schedule from 5:00am to 2:00pm, the position emphasizes safety, punctuality, and courteous service while adhering to DOT policies and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow safety/compliance regulations and procedures.
• Professional appearance and Halperns’ uniform compliance.
• Punctuality, problem solving and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong English reading/writing and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of Halperns’ products.
• Follow all company and DOT policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain good customer relationships and demonstrate self-control.
• Accurately collect customer payments and safeguard company funds.
• Monitor reefer temperature and report issues promptly.
• Complete daily check-ins with accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with management and sales to address customer concerns.
• Perform daily pre/post trip inspections and manage related paperwork.
• Maintain the truck cab and trailer in a clean, organized manner.
• Attend department meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

English language

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

CMV operation

Dolly handling

Vehicle inspection

Job description

Welcome to Halperns Steak & Seafood! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and wehave an amazing story to share. Here’s a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There’s a seat at our table for you...

Van Driver (Non-CDL)

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Welcome to Halperns’! The dedicated employees who work at Halperns’ are passionately committed to this business and the customers they serve. Being part of Halperns’ means being part of something important, something unique, and something special. This commitment is made clear by the superior meat and seafood specialty products we distribute.

There’s a seat at our table for you...

Pay:

Starting at $43,300/yr.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (Saturday), 5:00am - 2:00pm

Position Summary:

Presents a positive image to Halperns’ Steak and Seafood customers through courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of Halperns’ products. Communicates customer issues and concerns. Operates Halperns’ equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail, safe work habits, working knowledge of equipment and the ability to deal effectively with customers and the public.

Essential Functions: see below for level requirements

• Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of Halperns’ products.
• Follows all company and Department of Transportation (DOT) policies and procedures.
• Builds and maintains good customer relationships. Demonstrates self-control.
• Accurately collects customer payments. Safeguards company funds and follows Halperns’ banking policies.
• Monitors reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in a timely manner.
• Completes daily check-ins in a timely manner with no errors.
• Collaborates with management and sales representatives to communicate customer concerns.
• Performs daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicles and equipment. Completes check in process accurately and on time. Manages paperwork to include register, credits, pick-ups, etc
• Maintains the truck cab and trailer in a clean and organized manner
• Attends department meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to adhere to all safety/compliance regulations and procedures.
• Must maintain a professional appearance wearing the Halperns’ uniform.
• This position requires punctuality, problem solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and also function in a team environment.
• Must be goal oriented with a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this job including lifting, pushing, pulling of product.

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

• Ability to operate a van, straight truck and/or tractor-trailer CMV as appropriate
• Must be able to operate a dolly with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.
• Uses dollies and other safety equipment to aid in the lifting and carrying of products.

You are requiredto provide yourmost recent employment experience for your application to be considered complete.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Halperns' Steak & Seafood values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Halperns' Steak & Seafood customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Halperns' Steak & Seafood. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.