What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class A Driver- No weekends position at Phillips Pet Food \u0026 Supplies?
Drive with Phillips Pet Food & Supplies – Class A CDL Vacation Relief Driver
Location: Des Moines Cross-Dock
Looking for a stable driving career with predictable home time, competitive pay, and a company that truly values you? Join Phillips Pet Food & Supplies—an industry leader since 1938—and be part of a team where safety, respect, and teamwork come first.
Weekly Schedule Expectations
You’ll work a consistent, structured schedule with frequent home time:
- Mon–Wed: 3‑day route
Leave Monday, return Wednesday night—home Wednesday night - Monday: Day route (home Monday night)
- Tuesday: Day route (home Tuesday night)
- Wednesday: Scheduled day off (flexibility required)
- Thu–Fri: Overnight route (home Friday night)
- Weekends: Home unless holiday routing applies
Compensation & Benefits
- $32.50/hour Safety Bonus & Pallet Return Bonus
- Full benefits after 90 days, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k)
- Employee discounts on pet food & supplies
- Casual, team-oriented workplace with events and luncheons
- Company-supported charitable giving to local animal shelters and organizations
What You’ll Do
- Deliver pet food and supplies using 40–48 ft. tractor/trailers equipped with rail gates and electric pallet jacks/2-wheel dollies
- Safely move and stage trailers in/out of bay doors
- Transport equipment to vendors and repair facilities
- Deliver vendor-supplied products
- Complete daily logs and required documentation
- Protect company equipment and maintain required certifications
- Contribute to a strong, safety-first culture
Vacation Relief Responsibilities
- Cover vacation schedules for route drivers as needed
- Run any 3-day route as assigned
- Swap Monday/Tuesday duties with route drivers to support personal appointment needs
- Flex between day routes and Monday–Wednesday routes
What We’re Looking For
- Valid Class A CDL with 1 year of experience
- Ability to pass FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements
- Strong driving record
- Knowledge of DOT regulations
- Flexibility with scheduling
- High school diploma or GED
Why Drive for Phillips?
For over 85 years, Phillips Pet Food & Supplies has been the premier distributor in the pet industry. When you join us, you become part of a team that prioritizes safety, invests in your growth, and treats you with respect—not just as a driver, but as a valued member of our Phillips family.
Start your next chapter with a company that cares about your success. Apply today!
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