Non CDL Driver

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The Non CDL Driver I is a delivery position responsible for driving a company vehicle limited to a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 14,900. The position will be assigned stops to deliver foodservice products with a high level of service to customers. Commercial or professional driving experience preferred, but not required. Must meet the medical requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT). All functions must be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Compensation depends on relevant experience and / or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $22 / hour and $24 / hour. This role will also receive overtime compensation. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. Benefits start day one!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Load and unload the vehicle for multi-stop deliveries.
• Transport deliveries by driving assigned vehicles.
• Use hand truck to move product from the delivery vehicle into the customer location including going up and down stairs with product as necessary.
• Accurately record delivery information including operating a hand scanner and all company required documentation.
• Responsible for the proper documentation and disposition for any return product.
• Communicate delivery-customer issues to proper authority (i.e., Customer Service, Territory Manager, Transportation Supervisor, etc.).
• Deliver product to each of the designated stops following the stop sequence provided for the day.
• Unload product safely and stage product in the space(s) designated by customer.
• Check invoice for complete delivery. Process paperwork and damaged merchandise if any.
• Collect payments if necessary.
• Monitor refrigeration system on the delivery vehicle on a consistent basis for safety; follow all safe food handling procedures.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections such as monitoring fluid levels, tires, windshield wash and replenishing fuel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Training : High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred Related Experience / Requirements : Must be 21 years of age or older. Valid U.S. driver's license issued by the state of legal residence with proper endorsements if required. No more than two convictions in the past two-year period for traffic violations, no DUI convictions in the past three years, no driver's license suspensions in the past three years. Must be able to pass DOT physical. No commercial or professional driving experience required. One year of multi-stop delivery experience is preferred or six months local delivery experience and / or foodservice industry experience. Hand cart delivery experience preferred. Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations. Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide). Must pass pre-employment testing (including items such a Background Check) Have knowledge of area and / or map reading abilities. Use safe lifting and loading techniques Great interpersonal / customer service skills. Availability to work on weekends, holidays and overtime in order to service customers

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate the following competencies : Building Customer Loyalty Managing Work Adaptability Building Trust Follow-up Communication Demonstrate Defensive Driving techniques

No more than two convictions in the past two years for traffic violations. No more than one of these may be a serious as defined by DOT (e.g., leaving scene of an accident, reckless driving, homicide / assault, eluding police, at fault offense, refusing a breathalyzer test, committing a felony with a vehicle) violation or result of an accident - company or private vehicle; No DUI convictions within past three years, regardless of type of vehicle operated; no driver's license suspension within past three years (insurance and overweight tickets are excluded); and no termination by previous employer for failure to comply with safety regulations or for accident involvement.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the following physical activities : climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs. of material on a consistent basis, 100 lbs. on an occasional basis and repetitive motions. The work is performed primarily outdoors.