Distribution - Delivery Driver

At The Chefs’ Warehouse we are an industry leader in food distribution We have a distinct competitive advantage in serving our customers because of our extensive selection of top quality and hard-to-find specialty and center-of-the-plate food products. What’s on our menu? **Enticing Appetizers**: A culture that is full of flavor and inviting Creating an environment of belonging, where everyone is welcome Delivering our best in everything we do We are committed to high quality food and dedicated to a positive team culture. **Divine Entrees**: 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 What’s for Dessert? The icing on the cake... We are proud to share that we are Great Place to Work®-Certified and live by our values of always being curious and creative, hungry for food and for results, entrepreneurial, flexible and supportive of our peers and our clients. **About Us**: The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. ( WWW.CHEFSWAREHOUSE.COM ) is North America’s leading distributor of specialty, protein and broadline offerings, providing the world’s greatest ingredients to North America’s best chefs for over three decades. From the most dish-dazzling center of the plate proteins to the highly sophisticated and luxurious ingredients to integrate across any menu, The Chefs’ Warehouse provides their large base of more than 35,000 customers a world-class variety of products that are 2nd to none: supporting chefs in their pursuit of culinary excellence and making their wildest culinary visions a reality. The primary function of the CDL Delivery Driver is to drive a straight truck for the purpose of delivering and unloading various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods) while providing excellent customer service to customers. **Summary**: - Perform all pre-trip responsibilities to include: checking route numbers and account numbers for assigned deliveries, count items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded, perform "pre-trip safety check" inspection of truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. - Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route. - Perform back haul pickups as needed. - Unload products from the trailer with a hand truck a dolly truck or by hand and place them in designated customer storage areas. - Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. - Use provided technology system to communicate with dispatcher at base regarding delivery discrepancies or challenges during the delivery process. - Perform all post-trip responsibilities to include: unload damaged goods and customer returns and complete necessary paperwork; clean cab and back of truck of any garbage; stack skids and turn in all funds collected daily; perform safety check on the vehicle, park and secure truck and hand truck; complete Department of Transportation (DOT) logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports, discuss any traffic or parking violations encountered during delivery process and reconcile with appropriate company representative as required. **Qualifications/Requirements**: - Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B - Must be a minimum of 21 years of age - Must have a satisfactory motor vehicle record - Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80lbs - Food or beverage distribution/delivery experience preferred, not required **Benefits**: - Home Daily; 5-day work week (off Sunday and one weekday) - Competitive Hourly Pay and increase after 90 days and annually, time and a half after 40 hours (paid weekly) - Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Company Holidays) - Comprehensive Healthcare; including Medical, Dental, Vision, and more - Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program - 401K, with Company match - Employee Discount Program - Opportunity for growth The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training,