Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $20.50 - $26.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Overtime opportunities
growth opportunities
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Macdonald Meat Company is a family-owned business with a rich legacy of more than 80 years in the protein industry, known for its commitment to quality, integrity, and strong customer relationships. As a stable and established regional leader, Macdonald Meat Company provides trusted products including meats and seafood to a wide array of customers such as restaurants, hotels, and commercial accounts. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional service and maintaining high standards for product handling, customer service, and operational safety. This well-respected local establishment offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities, creating an environment where employees can thrive and build long-term careers. The company culture values teamwork, professionalism, and a dedication to meeting customer needs efficiently and reliably.

The Class C Delivery Driver role is an integral part of Macdonald Meat Company's operations, responsible for ensuring the safe, professional, and timely delivery of meat and seafood products across varied routes and weather conditions. This full-time driving position requires a valid Class C driver's license and demands a high level of physical stamina, attention to safety compliance, and customer service excellence. Drivers will navigate delivery schedules with flexibility, frequently adjusting routes to meet changing business requirements and volume demands. A strong focus is placed on adhering to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, maintaining vehicle safety through pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and ensuring the secure and sanitary handling of perishable goods during loading, transit, and delivery.

Candidates in this role must demonstrate an ability to work in challenging weather conditions including snow, ice, rain, and heat, with the added skill of installing tire chains when needed for vehicle safety. The position involves frequent physical activity such as lifting products up to 50 pounds regularly, occasional lifting up to 75 pounds with ergonomic assistance, and maneuvering loaded carts or hand trucks. Handling food safety and temperature controls is critical, as is maintaining accurate delivery logs, temperature records, and customer invoices. Exceptional communication skills are essential to provide outstanding customer service and professionally represent Macdonald Meat Company at all times. The driver must be reliable, safety-conscious, adaptable, and willing to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required to support business demands.

Overall, this delivery driver position offers a promising opportunity to join a respected company with a longstanding history and an emphasis on quality and reliability. The role blends physical labor, technical skills, and customer interaction to ensure the highest standards in product delivery and service. Join Macdonald Meat Company and contribute to a tradition of excellence in the meat and seafood distribution industry.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely on a regular basis
  • Occasional lifting up to 75 lbs using proper ergonomic technique or mechanical assistance
  • Frequent standing, walking, climbing in/out of vehicles, and pushing/pulling loaded carts or hand trucks
  • Exposure to variable temperatures including freezer, refrigerated, and outdoor environments
  • Ability to operate in high-altitude or mountainous conditions
  • Valid Class C drivers license and clean MVR
  • Must meet all DOT qualification requirements including medical certification and drug/alcohol testing
  • Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and overtime
  • Strong physical stamina and attention to safety protocols

Job Qualifications

  • Valid Class C drivers license with a clean MVR
  • Must meet all DOT driver qualification requirements including medical certification and drug/alcohol testing
  • Minimum 1 year of commercial or delivery driving experience preferred
  • Experience with food or perishable products a plus
  • Excellent customer-service, communication, and time-management skills
  • Reliable, adaptable, and safety-conscious
  • Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Job Duties

  • Safely operate company vehicles under a valid Class C license following all DOT and company safety policies
  • Conduct and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report mechanical or safety issues promptly
  • Deliver products to restaurants, hotels, and commercial accounts in surrounding regions
  • Navigate and deliver in adverse weather including snow, rain, heat, and ice and chain vehicles when conditions require
  • Load and unload product using safe lifting techniques and assistive devices such as dollies and lift gates
  • Handle perishable goods in accordance with food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control standards
  • Maintain accurate delivery logs, temperature records, and customer invoices
  • Provide exceptional customer service communicating clearly, representing Macdonald Meat Company professionally, and resolving delivery issues with care
  • Adjust to variable routes, schedules, and workloads to meet business and customer needs
  • Follow all company and DOT safety protocols including hours-of-service and load securement standards

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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