Job Ref: 161581 Location: Ridgefield, WA 98642 Category: Transportation (DOT) Job Type: Full-time Job Status: Non-exempt Pay Basis Hourly Pay Rate $29.00 UNFI is a critical link in North America's food supply chain.
Join our growing Distribution Center and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic, and specialty products in the United States and Canada. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Apply now, what are you waiting for! Job Overview: As a Class A CDL Driver for UNFI, you will support the Ridgefield Distribution Center by delivering palletized products to corporate and independent retail stores. 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 the 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. Here is what you will be doing:. Delivering and unloading products utilizing equipment, including a 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 Who should apply? Education/Certification:.
Current Commercial Driver's License, Class A. Ability to pass a road test Required skills and experience:. Prefer minimum of one year verified experience operating a tractor trailer. Must be 21 years of age.
Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) law and mandates. Understanding of UNFI's safety standards. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Solid understanding of shipping and receiving functions. Good time management skills All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all.
- M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Company: United Natural Foods West Inc.