What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Straight Truck Driver position at Kast Distributors?
Be Home Daily!
BONUSES FOR ATTENDANCE, SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE
Kast Distributors Inc., located in Southern New Jersey, is a premier distributor of a broad line of food service products, serving NJ, PA, DE and MD.
We’re growing by leaps and bounds and are on the lookout for outstanding people to join our Route Delivery Team!
What You’ll Do:
1. Implement safe and efficient operating procedures while meeting established schedules, operating a 26 Ft. Refrigerated Straight Truck w/ lift gate.
2. Perform duties in a manner that promotes Superior Customer Service, making daily deliveries to our growing customer base, throughout each day.
3. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspection of equipment.
4. Maintain and update driving and safety skills.
5. Communicate with supervision to receive instructions, report delays or safety hazards, and report accidents involving the driver or Company equipment.
6. Drive trucks with a swept cargo box and clean windows and mirrors.
7. Must be able to use handcart, pallet jack, lift gate and Reefer controls
What you’ll need:
1. Must possess a valid Class A CDL or Class B CDL
2. Must have a clean Driver’s Abstract.
3. Must be able to work the maximum hours allowed under D.O.T. Hours of Service Regulations, while maintaining outstanding safety and attendance
4. Must pass an employment record, drug screen and driving test on company equipment
5. Possess the ability to lift 50 lbs multiple times. Ability to push/pull handcarts and pallet jacks - pallets up to 400lbs. Will be required to stand, walk, push, pull, bend, reach, and climb at times. Must be able to navigate stairs with handcart and must be able to perform all of these tasks SAFELY!
7. Ability to communicate with internal and external customers effectively and always maintain professionalism in all you do.
8. Foodservice route delivery experience is a plus!
What we offer:
- Competitive Wages and multiple bonus incentives
- Outstanding Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription and more!
- Modern and safe equipment.
- Full Time / Year Round Position.
- Be home each night.
- A chance to join an amazing company experiencing explosive growth!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Straight Truck: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Penns Grove, NJ 08069 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24