Join our amazing team at our Arcata, CA Distribution Center!
Starting pay is $28.00/hour
Job Overview:
Deliver palletized products to UNFI'S corporate and independent retail stores in various cities across the Northern California Region. We operate state of the art, brand new equipment (oldest truck is 2 years old). Utilize lift gates and electric pallet jacks, no ramping cases!!
Compensation and Benefits:
- Starting pay is $28.00/hour.
- Annual raises guaranteed, $30.00 after 3 years (Up To $85K Annually with OT and Safety Bonus).
- Long list of per-diems, safety bonus program and employee purchase program.
- PTO accrual based on hours worked.
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with company procedures as outlined in UNFI Drivers' Handbook and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (DOT).
- Perform required vehicle safety inspections before, during and after dispatch.
- Comply with Federal hours of service requirements.
- Correctly execute daily log and trip report.
- Immediately report all accidents involving company equipment to appropriate manager.
- Comply with Federal and State mandated traffic laws and established company safety procedures.
- Maintain basic familiarity and compliance with FMCS regulations.
- Maintain schedule of deliveries per dispatch instructions.
Job Requirements:
- Valid Class A CDL license.
- One year driving experience (CDL)
- Clean driver record.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Good customer service skills.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift cases weighing up to 90 pounds in the event of a customer assist delivery.
- Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
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