Delivery Driver CDL A

Chefs' Warehouse - Houston, TX

Houston, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

We are seeking a dependable, experienced CDL Delivery Driver to become a vital part of our delivery team. Physical strength and stamina, as well as a clean driving record, are needed. CDL Delivery Drivers must be organized, efficient and professional at all times while ensuring deliveries are made accurately and on time. The delivery driver must be friendly and courteous and able to safely drive company provided vehicles within a determined route and provide delivery of product to customer specific stops in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Ensure inventory stock matches delivery requirements.
• Follow set, scheduled route for daily deliveries.
• Read maps or set GPS to determine and track daily route.
• Ensure products are delivered in a timely manner.
• Load and organize product inventory from warehouse into your vehicle and unload products in and out of truck as needed throughout the day.
• Make sure inventory matches manifest (accompanying shipping document).
• Scan or write in confirmation of delivery upon arrival to recipient client.
• Collect signature and/or payments at delivery locales.
• Deliver goods to specific locations determined by clients.
• Check in with warehouse on delivery progress as needed.
• Maintain and organize all delivery paperwork and deliver it to the proper personnel at the end of each shift.
• Report any accidents or vehicle issues encountered while enroute, to supervisors.
• Always follow rules and regulations of the road.
• Follow all company and state enforced safety requirements for loading and unloading product.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent certification.
• Have a valid CDL driver's license.
• Must have a clean driving record with no moving violations.
• Must Pass a DOT physical.
• Proficient at driving and parking large vehicles.
• Physically fit and strong, able to lift 25 pounds comfortably.
• Experience using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts a plus.
• Professional and pleasant disposition, able to give all clients a positive customer service experience.
• Candidate should be dependable, hardworking and an effective communicator.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills required.

Benefits

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k