Delivery Driver - CDL ONLY

Job Description

Job Title: CDL Route Driver

Location: Brothers Food Service Dallas (Garland, TX)

Reports to: Luis Chavez

General Purpose of the Position: As a driver, you are responsible for ensuring timely delivery of products to predetermined customers on specific routes, reviewing orders prior to delivery, loading and unloading trucks, and providing exceptional customer service to our client base.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Run routes efficiently, meeting, or exceeding designated route times.

Reviewing orders prior to loading items on the truck for delivery.

Close attention to detail when documenting items that have been loaded or unloaded from company vehicles.

Provide exceptional customer service to our client base.

Driving company vehicles safely adhering to written driver safety rules and compliance with the Federal and State regulations. Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Communicate effectively with supervisor and all other departments regarding customer complaints, short orders, returns, accidents, damage to the vehicle, and injuries.

Responsible for the upkeep of company vehicles at end of shift – clean cab and box.

Flexible schedule ( Early morning, Nights, Weekends, holidays, out of town & overtime if required).

Perform other duties requested by the supervisor or manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

A valid Commercial Driver’s license (CDL), Class A or B

Clean MVR required

Pass a road test, background, and drug test

Strong customer service skills

Must be able to communicate effectively

Ability to work independently

Over the road experience

Bilingual preferred but not required

Produce knowledge and knowledge of the DFW metroplex is a plus

HS diploma or equivalent preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to pass a D.O.T physical

Must be able to work long hours

Must exhibit a high level of endurance, energy, and strength to successfully perform the position

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, squat, proper lifting, turn body, walk.

Must be able to properly lift, push, pull and move cases up to 75 lbs

May encounter extreme weather conditions

Must be able to climb on and off the box of the truck

Handle and feel objects and/or equipment controls; reach with hands and arms.

Food Safety is Brothers Food Service Number #1 Priority

Brothers Produce has a team of food safety professionals that go the extra mile to ensure product safety. We are very committed to providing the customer with the latest in food safety alerts and are certified by the Global Food Safety Initiative. (GFSI) is an industry-driven initiative providing thought leadership and guidance on food safety management systems necessary for safety along the supply-chain.