CDL A Local Reefer Delivery Driver in Waipahu, HI

Job Description

Come work for Golden State Foods and the private fleet Quality Custom Distribution (QCD). We’re hiring CDL A Delivery Drivers in Waipahu, HI. Drivers will haul and deliver multi-temperature control goods (frozen, refrigerated, and ambient) to restaurants across O’ahu. QCD sets the standard in safety, service, innovation, and operational excellence. If you are looking for reliable home time, a 4-day work week, competitive pay, and great benefits, experience the QCD difference, it’s not just a job, it’s a career!

Join a company where your hard work keeps the nation fed—and you’re home in time for dinner.

*This position requires touch freight and food service experience

Compensation

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,400 - $1,600
  • $35.69 an hour for the first 10 shift hours (your base hourly pay rate will be $26.94, plus an additional $0.25 hourly night shift premium, and a daily quality pay incentive of $85.00 per day, equating to $8.50 per hour for the first 10 shift hours).
  • Guaranteed 40-hour workweek.
• Paid via direct deposit weekly

Benefits & Perks

• Great company benefits starting on the 1st of the month following 15 days of employment:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 25k Life Insurance and AD&D – 100% Company Paid - additional coverage available for purchase
  • Disability Insurance
  • Leave of Absence paid at hourly rate
• 401(k) contribution eligibility begins immediately with company match after 6 months
• Employer-paid pension through Teamsters 996 (we pay over $3.92/hour into your pension).
• Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Up to 48 hours of sick/personal time
  • Up to 30 hours of float time after 90 days
  • 1 week vacation after 1 year; accrual up to 80 hours per year
• Tuition Reimbursement and advancement opportunities
• Paid training and paid orientation
• Perks: Free uniforms and employee discounts

Home Time, Route, & Schedule

• Home Daily!
• Schedule: 4-day work week with 10-12 hour shifts (one weekend day required; additional days as needed)
• Dispatch: Times will vary by route (typically 2pm)
• Route: Cover all O’ahu with anywhere between 8-12 stops per day
• Level of Touch: Unloading Freight at each drop-off location
  • Delivering and down stacking product in-store via dolly

Equipment

• Late model 48' automatic reefers
• Electric Pallet Jack/Hand Dolly
• Lift gates - rear and side – 100% lift gates, no ramps!

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain accurate delivery records
• Navigate various delivery conditions (cold, rain, snow, heat) and maneuver vehicles in difficult situations, such as narrow passageways.
• Unloads/loads product at store with assistance from store personnel.
• May be required to perform product backhaul when returning from dispatched route.
• Follow all DOT safety and compliance standards, including pre and post-trip inspections and maintaining driver records/logs.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL A license and current DOT Medical card.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have minimum of 1 year driving tractor-trailer experience
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years
• Must be able to frequently lift/handle cases ranging from 5-75 pounds.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 75 lbs and deliver in all weather
• Must be able to handle all food products including pork
• No DUI/DWIs in last 10 years
• Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations
• Must be able to pass a MVR, pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Must be able to work holidays, nights, and weekends if needed
• Must be team player effectively communicate to maintain positive customer relations climate with other drivers/warehouse personnel/customers/supervisors.
• Hiring Radius: Ideally, drivers must live within 25 miles of Waipahu, HI or be willing to relocate for this position

Founded in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) is a division of Golden State Foods that provides custom foodservice distribution to top restaurant brands across the U.S. With 20+ strategically located DCs and 17,000+ weekly deliveries, QCD is a fast-growing, people-first company headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Our business philosophy actively supports our associates through our four Core Values:

• Treat others like you want to be treated.
• Make the best product.
• Give the customer a fair deal.
• Maintain the highest standards.

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