What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver position at River Valley Foods?
River Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods and Garden Spot Foods, distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY and New Holland, PA.
Position Summary:
River Valley Foods is looking for a Delivery Driver to join our growing transportation team. This position is responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate delivery of frozen and dry food products to retail and warehouse customers. Routes depart Monday – Friday and are typically home each evening, however there are overnight routes required at times. The ideal candidate is a dependable professional with strong driving skills, a commitment to safety and service, and experience handling food products in transit.
Schedule:
- Routes depart between 3AM and 6AM, Monday – Friday. Some overnight routes are required.
Wages:
- Starting at $28.00 per hour Safe Driving Incentives
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate commercial delivery vehicles safely and efficiently
- Load and unload products using electric/manual pallet jacks and hand trucks
- Ensure proper handling and temperature control of frozen, refrigerated, and dry goods
- Verify deliveries with customers and collect required documentation/signatures
- Communicate professionally with dispatch and warehouse teams
- Represent the company professionally and deliver excellent customer service
Qualifications:
- 3 Years of Commercial Driving Experience
- Valid CDL Class A license with air brake endorsement
- Clean driving record: No preventable accidents within the last year, no DUIs or license suspensions over 30 days within the last 3 years (MVR score under 16)
- Pass FMSCA-approved drug screening and pre-employment physical
- Successfully complete written and on-road driving tests
Skills & Physical Requirements:
- Familiar with DOT regulations and food safety transport guidelines
- Customer-focused with strong time management and communication skills
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in cold/freezer environments
- Able to read/write in English and perform basic math calculations
- Physically able to sit, stand, walk, climb, and lift daily
Benefits:
- Flexible Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
- Health, Prescription and Dental Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Purchase Program
River Valley Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Salary : $28
