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Greco - CDL A Delivery Driver

Chicago, IL, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $20,800.00 - $99,840.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Paid holidays
flexible schedule

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a reputable food distribution company specializing in delivering fresh and high-quality food and restaurant supplies to various clients, including restaurants and food service businesses. Dedicated to customer satisfaction and operational excellence, the company prides itself on maintaining a reliable supply chain and prompt delivery service. With a keen focus on safety and efficiency, this company operates a fleet of commercial vehicles and is committed to employing skilled delivery professionals who can uphold its standards of quality and service.

As a Delivery Driver with this company, you play a vital role in ensuring timely and secure transportation of food products to clients. This role requires operating commercial vehicles, performing safety inspections, and managing delivery logistics to support the company’s food distribution operations. The position offers an opportunity for individuals who are passionate about logistics and customer service to contribute significantly to the operational success of the business. The employment type is full-time, and candidates should expect to work variable hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, based on business requirements. Though specific salary details are not listed, the role offers competitive compensation aligned with the level of responsibility and experience expected.

The Delivery Driver is responsible for driving company vehicles to deliver food and restaurant items while ensuring safety and compliance with all traffic laws. The role demands physical strength and stamina, as drivers are required to handle heavy products regularly using equipment such as a 2-wheeled dolly for unloading. Delivering exceptional customer service is also a core element, as drivers represent the company during direct client interactions. The position emphasizes maintaining accurate records, including vehicle logs, manifests, and invoices, to comply with regulatory and company policies.

The role requires a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) and adherence to strict insurability and safety standards. Fluency in English is necessary for communication, understanding traffic signals, and completing reports. The work environment varies and includes outdoor and indoor conditions, such as exposure to cold storage areas and different weather elements. Physical demands are significant, requiring the ability to lift heavy loads of up to 75 pounds and perform continuous physical tasks throughout the shift.

In summary, this position suits a highly responsible, safety-conscious individual with strong driving skills and customer service aptitude. Experience in food and beverage logistics or delivery services is preferred but not mandatory. Successful candidates will benefit from a supportive work environment with opportunities to develop skills in commercial vehicle operation, logistics management, and customer interaction.

Job Requirements

  • 21 plus years of age
  • Pass employment testing
  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a driving record that meets company insurability standards
  • Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
  • Ability to lift, push, or move products weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly
  • Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required

Job Qualifications

  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
  • Ability to read, speak, and understand English
  • Experience with customer delivery preferred
  • Experience operating hand cart/hand truck preferred
  • Experience in food and beverage industry preferred
  • Consistent work history preferred

Job Duties

  • Drive company vehicle to deliver food and restaurant items
  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure that vehicle is in proper working condition
  • Operate vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all traffic laws and established traffic patterns
  • Safely utilize a 2-wheeled dolly to unload products from truck
  • Provide excellent customer service while delivering products
  • Complete required invoicing
  • turn in all receipts and cash collections from deliveries
  • Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, manifests, invoices in accordance with regulations
  • Immediately report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicle

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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