Class A CDL - Local Delivery Driver - Grand Prairie, Texas

Notice to Applicants

Jake’s Finer Foods has been acquired by US Foods, and the companies are now one in the same. Becoming an employee of Jake’s will also mean becoming an employee of US Foods, with access to expanded resources, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a national organization.

Job Title: CDL Class A Delivery Driver

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor

Location: Grand Prairie, TX

Pay: Incentive pay with a $1442 / 5-day week guarantee pay
• MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AIRPORT SECURITY CLEARANCE WHICH REQUIRES A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION*

Job Summary

The CDL Class A Delivery Driver timely and efficiently delivers orders/groceries from our warehouse to customers.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, Morning to Afternoon/Evening - HOME DAILY
• Multi-Touch Freight
• $1442/week guarantee (5 days)

Duties & Responsibilities (include, but not limited to)
• Routine lifting/moving of up to 65 pounds, occasional lifting of heavier amounts.
• Using a hand truck/dolly, wheels up to 250 pounds of goods down a ramp, across the pavement to customer establishments, and occasionally goes up/downstairs.
• Check-in all products at customer site against customer's invoice.
• Complete all stops on the assigned route within delivery windows in a timely and courteous manner.
• Exposure to outside weather conditions (e.g., rain, heat, fog).
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Willing to work additional hours, holidays, and weekends as requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to safely operate Tractor/Trailer Combination and Bobtail truck.
• Newer Day Cabs 28 - 36 foot Trailers
• Maintain a valid CDL Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Requirements
• *MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AIRPORT SECURITY CLEARANCE WHICH REQUIRES A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION*
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Class A Driver’s License required. Experience driving manual transmission vehicles or the desire to learn a plus
• 1-3 years of general work experience required
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience preferred. Local delivery experience preferred
• Prior grocery store and/or consumer products experience a plus
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Driving record within MVR policy guidelines required
• Must have the ability to repetitively lift, pull and push 50+ pounds, reach above head height, stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach

Benefits
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• * Complete job description with a detailed list of duties will be provided upon request.

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