Food Service Commercial Delivery Driver CDL- A, Utica NY

$2,500 SIGNING BONUS; paid in $625 increments every 90 days! Plus FREE ground beef for a year!

**Delivery route will start and end in Utica, NY with a consistent 40hour work week with opportunities for overtime. **

Why Palmer Food Services?

We offer competitive wages and a generous benefit package that contributes a significant amount to your total compensation and your personal well-being. Additionally, there are opportunities to distinguish yourself and move up in our established company through excellent performance and by contributing to our company mission, vision, and values. We value each member of our diverse and talented team - because at Palmer Food Services, our associates are our unfair advantage.

What We Value:

Honesty & Integrity
Service & Excellence
Collaboration & Teamwork
Family & Community
Dependability & Loyalty
Compassion

What You Will Do:

Accurate Product Delivery:
- Ensure timely and precise delivery of products to local customers, including bars, restaurants, casinos, and schools.
- Verify delivery contents against invoices to guarantee correct delivery of orders.
Merchandise Handling:
- Properly scan merchandise upon delivery to maintain accurate records.
- Utilize handcarts, ramps, lift gates, and other equipment safely and efficiently.
Vehicle Operation and Maintenance:
- Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure the commercial vehicle is in good operating condition.
- Operate the commercial vehicle safely in compliance with all traffic regulations.
Communication:
- Maintain clear communication with the transportation department associates using cell phones.
- Ensure timely reporting of any issues or delays encountered during deliveries.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Adhere to all Department of Transportation (DOT) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
- Follow invoicing guidelines and return product protocols as outlined by company policy.
Record Keeping:
- Accurately record mileage and delivery times for each route.
- Complete necessary documentation at the beginning and end of each daily route.
Customer Service:
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing any customer concerns or questions during deliveries.
- Handle products with care to ensure they reach the customer in excellent condition.
Equipment Usage:
- Operate and maintain delivery equipment, including handcarts, ramps, and lift gates, ensuring they are in good working condition.
Daily Route Management:
- Plan and manage daily delivery routes to optimize efficiency and timeliness.
- Learn, understand, and follow company-specific routing and delivery procedures.
Additional Duties:
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by supervisors to support the overall delivery process and company objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED.
Clean CDL Class A license.
Minimum of 1-2 years of prior commercial delivery experience.*Food service and refer experience preferred.*
Must have the ability to lift product weighing up to 100 lbs on a consistent basis.
Required to climb in and out of a commercial vehicle and operate in a safe manner.
Must be able to walk, bend, lift on a regular basis.

Salary:

Starting at 25.00. hour

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a Delivery Driver to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, sit, operate warehouse
Must be able to use hands to handle and feel objects, perform fine finger movements, reach with hands and arms, and have the ability to see, talk, and hear.
Possess normal vision with or without correction and able to distinguish colors
Possess fluent speech in English, writing and communication skills necessary to effectively carry out job functions

Benefits of working Full-Time at Palmer Food Services:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Benefit Time (PTO, Holiday and Sick)
401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
Eligibility for Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
15% Employee Discount on Retail Grocery Items (Includes Fresh Meat & Seafood)
Associate Discounts on Warehouse Food Products
Employee Appreciation Events
And much more