Job Ref 175261
Location West Sacramento CA 95691
Location Flexibility Onsite
Category CDL Driver
Job Type Full-time
Job Status Non-exempt
Pay Basis Hourly
Pay Rate 26.95
Brand UNFI
Join our amazing team at our NorCal Produce Distribution Center
Benefits Comprehensive benefits including Pension Medical Dental Vision 401K Life & Disability and Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual safety incentive programs
Local and regional route options
90 of deliveries are dock stops
4 or 5 day dispatch cycles
Short replacement cycles for our state-of-the-art fleet
On-board satellite communications with paperless logs and trip reports
Private transportation company not for hire
Job Responsibilities The essential functions and basic duties of the CDL Driver are to perform pre and post trip inspection of their vehicle utilizing knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures. As a Delivery Driver you are also responsible for delivering and unloading products reviewing paperwork for completeness and accuracy checking orders for correct number of boxes correcting addresses and support documentation completing time cards entering trip data into on-board computer and completing paper logs if necessary.
Complying with FMCSA regulations
Delivering and unloading products utilizing equipment including tractor trailer ramps lift gates pallet jacks load bars and other devices which assist delivery
Operating vehicle safely within UNFI guidelines minimizing accidents traffic violations and complaints from the public
Reporting any accident immediately to the Transportation Manager/Department
Keeping vehicles well maintained safe and secure reporting any defects promptly using DCVR form
Picking up supplies and back hauls from vendors while completing related paperwork
Addressing and resolving customer problems as appropriate
Ensuring customer orders arrive in quality condition and correspond precisely to the initial order
Communicating professionally with customers and vendors
Job Requirements As a Delivery Driver you must have solid understanding of receiving and shipping functions and display good time management computer and math skills. It is also important that you have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Our successful drivers require specific certifications knowledge and experience as outlined below
Valid medical card as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration and a valid state specific Commercial Drivers License Class A and CDL Drivers require respective licensing
Ability to pass a written exam and road test
Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation DOT law and mandates and understanding of UNFIs safety standards
Must be at least 21 years of age
UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin disability protected veteran status or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - MFVeteranDisability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Company Nor-Cal Produce Inc.
Compensation UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate or within the above-referenced pay range for this position. Actual Pay where applicable will depend on a number of factors including but not limited to education experience training and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable stateprovincial and local laws.
Benefits For Washington positions or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington Click HERE for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs Paid Time Off Sick Time paid holidays and parental leave 401K Program or retirement savings plan if in Canada medical dental vision life and accidental deathdismemberment insurance short-term and long-term disability insurance program Flexible Spending Account andor Health Savings Account U.S. only subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Sales Positions Only For sales positions that are commission-based the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associates first year but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of 680 per week. After the introductory period as a 100 commission-based role there is no set salary. UNFIs commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved among other factors.
UNFIs compensation benefits and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Companys sole discretion consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act or for Canadian applicants in accordance with provincial human rights legislation.