CDL PROFESSIONAL I RI

CDL Delivery Driver

The primary function of this position is to drive a truck and manually unload, using a hand truck and / or electric pallet jack, various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, equipment, and supplies) to customers while providing excellent customer service. All functions must be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform all pre-trip responsibilities, including : obtaining and reviewing driver manifest, completing required trailer temperature checks and performing pre-trip safety check inspections of trucks and trailers according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders to meet the scheduled customer times and maintain adequate productivity rate to meet delivery windows. Use POD scanner to log arrival and departure time from customer site.
• Consistently monitor refrigeration system on truck for safety; follow all safe food handling procedures.
• Visually survey customer's site during the approach to determine hazards.
• Unload products from the trailer using a liftgate, an electric pallet jack, a hand truck or by hand and place items in designated customer storage areas.
• Verify delivery of correct items with customer using POD scanner and obtain proper signatures. Collect money (cash or checks) where required. Contact division management for authorization of invoice discrepancies and communicate all errors and returns.
• Return truck to Ace Endico when route is completed.
• Perform all post-trip responsibilities : unloading damaged goods and customer returns and completing necessary paperwork; performing safety inspections on the truck / trailer; parking and securing the truck / trailer; securing the hand truck and electric pallet jack; completing DOT logs (electronic or manual as required) and company vehicle maintenance reports (DVIR) and reconcile these with the appropriate company representative as required.
• Attend all required company meetings and adhere to all safety practices and company policies.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Schedule : 5 : 00AM until Completion of Job

Monday through Friday

Tuesday through Sunday

Pay Rate : $26.00 / Hourly

Qualifications :

Education / Training :

Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License issued by the state of legal residence and be DOT qualified.

Must be able to read, write and communicate in the English language as it relates to the job and safety requirements - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.

Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and ability to work with

Physical Requirements :

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs up to 75 pounds unassisted. When lifting more than 75 pounds, a lifting device should be used, or two or more people may assist.

Frequently reach up to 72 inches to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart.

Constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product and retrieving items from trailer.

Able to work in extreme / inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required.

At times, transport product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Must be able to work the assigned schedule including various early morning start times, 10+ hour shifts, overtime, Saturdays and holidays.

Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment and tools used to perform the job.

Must have excellent customer service skills.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must adhere to all safety practices and company policies.

No more than two convictions in the past two-year period for traffic violations. No more than one of these may be a serious (as defined by DOT) 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 for the past three years.