Class A CDL Driver - At Home Nightly

$43,264 - $43,264/Yr

Giant Eagle - Leetsdale, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Leetsdale, PA

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Class A CDL Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of products via tractor trailers, ensuring accurate and damage-free transport. This role is crucial in meeting delivery schedules and enhancing customer satisfaction by filling store orders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Verify that the dock door and the trailer are safe and secured prior to unloading the trailer.
• Have flexibility in scheduling and the availability to work the times, shifts, days and overtime needed to meet the company's production needs.
• Meet and maintain established productivity standards.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules, including the safe operation of equipment and maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
• Ensure the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized at all times.
• Appropriately follow food safety procedures.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as needed and assigned.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Ability to pass and maintain DOT medical requirements.
• Drive tractor trailers in a safe and courteous manner.
• Follow all local, state and federal driving laws and Department of Transportation regulations and promptly report all driving violations to company management.
• Load and unload pallets, products and equipment using pallet jacks according to proper procedures.
• Possess the ability to push, pull, lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Build positive relationships with store personnel by working efficiently and assisting customers in the unloading process.
• Provide excellent customer service by interacting in a professional, friendly and helpful manner while in the stores.
• Communicate with logistics and warehouse operations personnel to efficiently facilitate the dispatching process.
• Communicate with supervision regarding safety, equipment, damaged goods and any problems or issues that may arise.
• Perform safety checks on equipment at appropriate times, including trailer temperature checks.

Requirements

• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Must have no commercial DUI/DWI on record.
• Must have no personal DUI/DWI on record within the previous 5 years.
• Basic knowledge of DOT regulations.
• One plus year(s) Class A CDL driving experience preferred.
• City driving experience preferred.
• Electric pallet jack experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 to 3 years of driving experience.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $20.80 per hour.
• Opportunities for career growth within the company.
• A nurturing work environment with a focus on family values.