Driver

The driver will be responsible for operating a fully-loaded straight box truck and manually unloading, using a hand truck on metal truck ramps, various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and paper products)to customer drop-off sites while providing excellent customer service. All functions must be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. May also be called upon to do duties of Backhaul.

Main office - located in Hammond

It will be the responsibility of the delivery driver to:

Pre-trip inspection

Check route paperwork prior to leaving the yard

Ensure that he/she has the correct trailer & tractor

Sign in to the onboard computer with route no & id

Drive Safely & follow all DOT rules & regulations

Deliver all products error-free & in a timely manner

Collect any monies due as indicated by the invoice

Complete all necessary paperwork

Upon return to yard empty trailer (consolidate at domiciles)

Separate, sort & account for all invoices

Check in with A/R to ensure there are no questions or issues with paperwork

Place all money envelopes in the safe or route bag

Verify & sign off on pick up slips

Customer Service

Any other driver duties that may be assigned

Responsibilities

Skill, Knowledge & Abilities:

Basic knowledge of route delivery.

Able to read & understand an invoice.

Safe driving habits & driving record & acceptable MVR, able to lift 50+ pounds on a continuous basis.

Customer Service attitude.

Physical Body Positions:

Sitting

Walking

Standing

Bending

Mental:

Requires essential communication and math skills. Must be able to comprehend industry terms. Computer literate, able to operate the onboard computer system

Outside in all weather conditions.

Tractor cab & inside trailer & customer premises including coolers & freezers

Experience: Minimum one-year driving experience with Class A (preferred) License

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.

1+ years of commercial driving experience

Foodservice distribution industry experience

Customer service-related work experience

Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off

401k Company Match

Employee Purchasing Discounts

*S&W Wholesale Foods LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. *

Job Type: Full-time

Trucking home time:

Home weekly

Experience:

CDL Driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

CLass A (Required)

Work Location: On the road