CDL A Local Reefer Delivery Driver in Kent, WA
Job Description
Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), the private fleet for Golden State Foods is hiring CDL A Delivery Drivers in Kent, WA. Drivers will haul and deliver multi-temperature control goods (frozen, refrigerated, and ambient) to restaurants across the greater Kent, WA area. QCD sets the standard in safety, service, innovation, and operational excellence. If you are looking for reliable home time, a 4-day work week, competitive pay, and great benefits, experience the QCD difference, it's not just a job, it's a career!*This position requires touch freight and food service experienceCompensationAverage Annual Pay: $93,000 Hourly Rate: $34.50Paid via direct deposit weeklyBenefits & PerksGreat Union benefits starting on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment: Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceEmployee-Funded 401kTeamsters PensionShort-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, and bereavementAccrual of 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked and 1 week of vacation in the first year9 paid holidaysHome Time, Route, & ScheduleHome Daily!Schedule: 4 days on / 3 days off (Must be able to work Sat and Sun)Dispatch between 3 PM – 6 PM, Average 11–13 hours per shiftRoute: Make deliveries across the greater Kent, WA area Drivers make anywhere between 14-18 stops per dayLevel of Touch: Unloading Freight at each drop off location Delivering and down stacking product in-store via electric dolly or hand truckEquipmentLate model 36'–53' reefer trailersautomatic reefersElectric Pallet Jack/Hand DollyLift gates - rear and side – 100% lift gates, no ramps!Additional ResponsibilitiesProvide exceptional customer service and maintain accurate delivery recordsPerform deliveries solo or with a teamNavigate various delivery conditions (cold, rain, snow, heat) and maneuver vehicles in difficult situations, such as narrow passageways.Unloads/loads product at store with assistance from store personnel.May be required to perform product backhaul when returning from dispatched route.Follow all DOT safety and compliance standards, including pre and post-trip inspections and maintaining driver records/logs.QualificationsMust have a valid CDL A license and current DOT Medical card.Must be at least 21 years of ageMust have a minimum of 1 year driving tractor-trailer experienceHigh school diploma or GED preferredNo more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 yearsMust be able to frequently lift/handle cases ranging from 5-75 pounds.Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 75 lbs and deliver in all weatherNo DUI/DWIs in last 10 yearsMust meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulationsMust be able to pass a MVR, pre-employment drug screen and background checkMust be able to work holidays, nights, and weekends if neededMust be team player effectively communicate to maintain positive customer relations climate with other drivers/warehouse personnel/customers/supervisors.Hiring drivers within 30 miles of Kent, WAFounded in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) is a division of Golden State Foods that provides custom foodservice distribution to top restaurant brands across the U.S. With 20+ strategically located DCs and 17,000+ weekly deliveries, QCD is a fast-growing, people-first company headquartered in Irvine, CA.Our business philosophy actively supports our associates through our four Core Values:Treat others like you want to be treated.Make the best product.Give the customer a fair deal.Maintain the highest standards.. This job search is being conducted by Drive My Way (www.drivemyway.com) on behalf of Company.