Delivery Driver CDL A - Chesterfield, NH

Company: United Natural Foods Inc
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

UNFI is North America's premier food wholesaler delivering the widest variety of products to customer locations throughout North America including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, e-commerce retailers, and food service customers. Drivers are vital to our organization because they work diligently delivering customer orders that feed and nourish millions. We are excited about the work we do and are looking for others who share the same drive and passion.

NEW WAGES STARTING AT $27.00 per hour and $2,000 Referral Bonus!!!

Highlights:

• $27/hr to start
• PTO earned at 90 days
• Refer a friend and receive a $2,000 referral bonus
• OT paid after 40 hours
• Electric Pallet jack unload
• Weekly pay checks
• Growth and professional development opportunities.
• Recognition for great work, company events and picnics, and much more

Job Responsibilities:

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. 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.

• Complying with FMCSA regulations
• 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
• Communicating professionally with customers and vendors

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Excellent 401(k) Plan with a generous Company match
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Annual safety incentive programs
• Local and regional route options
• 90% of deliveries are dock stops
• 4 or 5 day dispatch cycles
• Short replacement cycles for our state-of-the-art fleet
• On-board satellite communications with paperless logs and trip reports

Job Requirements

As a Delivery Driver, you must have solid understanding of receiving and shipping functions and display good time management, computer, and math skills. It is also important that you have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Our successful drivers require specific certifications, knowledge, and experience as outlined below:

• 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
• 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

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

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