What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver ($27/hr) position at UNFI?
Our Iowa City location is currently recruiting a driver in the Kansas City, MO area. This driver position would be a combination of both routes and shuttles.
- $27.00/hr; paid overtime
- $5000 Sign on bonus. $2500 paid @ 90 days and $2500 paid at 180 days. Must be employed at time of each bonus to receive.
- Annual pay progression; $28/hr after 1 year of service, $29/hr after 2 years of service
- Average of 43 to 46 hours per week, no layovers
- All trailers are equipped with power jacks, dock and lift gate deliveries
- Excellent benefits, safety bonuses, meal per diems and more!
Job Responsibilities:
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 the 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.
Additional Functions Include:
- 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
Job Requirements:
As a Delivery Driver, you must have a 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:
- 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
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
- Additional Locations: United States of America, Iowa, Iowa City
- Schedule: Full-time
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