Class A Truck Driver

Company: UNFI
Location: Hanover
Posted on: October 14, 2021

Job Description:

Why choose UNFI?

1. Steady year-round work
2. Great hourly pay and benefits with starting pay at $26 with $5,000 sign-on bonus
3. Quality upgraded equipment (2016 automatic trucks and Sirius radio!)
4. Work-Life balance with 34-hour reset weekly
5. Professional work environment

Job Overview:

The essential functions and basic duties of the CDL Driver are to perform pre and post trip inspection of their vehicle utilizing knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures. As a Delivery Driver, you are also responsible for delivering and unloading products, reviewing paperwork for completeness and accuracy, checking orders for correct number of boxes, correcting addresses and support documentation, completing time cards, entering trip data into on-board computer, and completing paper logs if necessary.

Job Responsibilities:

• Delivering and unloading products utilizing equipment, including tractor trailer, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks, load bars, and other devices which assist delivery
• Operating vehicle safely within UNFI guidelines minimizing accidents, traffic violations, and complaints from the public
• Reporting any accident immediately to the Transportation Manager/Department
• Keeping vehicles well maintained, safe, and secure; reporting any defects promptly using DCVR form
• Picking up supplies and back hauls from vendors while completing related paperwork
• Addressing and resolving customer problems as appropriate
• Ensuring customer orders arrive in quality condition and correspond precisely to the initial order

Job Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid medical card as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration and a valid state specific Commercial Driver's License (Class A and CDL Drivers require respective licensing)
• Ability to pass a written exam and road test
• Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) law and mandates and understanding of UNFI's safety standards
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• One year of Class A CDL driving experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time

Keywords: UNFI, Ellicott City , Class A Truck Driver, Other , Hanover, Maryland

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