Transportation Class A 1 Driver at Northgate Market in Anaheim, CA

Job description

• The Class A delivery driver will ensure Northgate Markets are provided timely, accurately selected food products. The delivery driver will carry a valid Class ‘A’ license. This position requires the safe operation of Northgate fleet equipment. This position requires DOT compliance. Delivery drivers may be certified and should be capable to safely operate material handling equipment. This position requires the ability to safely perform work of physical nature. This position may require lifting cases, bags, boxes and pallets of varying weight from floor level to chest level. This position works in a fast-paced environment. The delivery driver will be detail oriented, urgently seeking to provide Northgate associates and customers with excellent service. They are a constant representative of the Company while on the road or when delivering product. As a result, we expect drivers to be safe, courteous and professional at all times.

Responsibilities

• Class A License
• Tractor Trailer experience
• Warehouse Knowledge
• Loading and unloading pallets
• Delivery accuracy & auditing loads
• A safe driving record with a continuous effort to uphold the highest safety standards
• Safety inspection of vehicle, equipment, and cargo to ensure all safety and legal requirements are secured
• Report any issues with vehicle or equipment immediately to Supervisors
• Obeying and following applicable traffics laws
• Communicating and coordinating with transportation dispatchers
• Positive daily associate and customer interaction and maintaining good relations within the stores
• No preventable accidents resulting in a fatality or catastrophic injury in driving history
• No more than one (1) moving violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle
• Must pass a road test and be able to back into different spaced docks with accuracy, including but not limited to, wide, narrow, and high volume
• Must be able to drive in a wide range of environmental conditions, including but not limited to, rain, wind, cold weather, hot weather, etc
• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jacks
• Must be able to use handheld technology and smart phone applications
• Must be able to operate all safety and operational functions of equipment
• Must pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen
• Maintaining a clean, sanitary and safe work area
• Must be able to work independently, and in a team setting
• Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures, and Code of conduct
• Must be flexible with work schedule (Day/Evening/Weekends/Holidays)
• Must ensure the use of wheel chocks when loading/unloading trailers
• Must use safety gate when parked at a dock to avoid entry to trailer
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have an acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
• DOT (Department of Transportation) Compliance
• Forklift/Pallet-jack certification
• Education/Experience/Skills
• High School Diploma Required
• Class A License
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to read and write
• 1-2 year experience (preferred)

Skills

Required

• Class A License
• Tractor Trailer experience
• Warehouse Knowledge
• Loading and unloading pallets
• Delivery accuracy & auditing loads
• Safe driving record
• Report issues to Supervisors
• Obeying traffic laws
• No more than one moving violation
• Pass road test and back into docks
• Operate forklift and pallet jacks
• Work independently and in a team setting

Preferred

• 1-2 year experience

Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $25.05 USD to $30.05 USD