CDL A Local Reefer Delivery Driver in Kent, WA

Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), the private fleet for Golden State Foods is hiring

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CDL A Delivery Drivers in Kent, WA.

Drivers will haul and deliver multi-temperature control goods (frozen, refrigerated, and ambient) to restaurants across the greater Kent, WA area. 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!*This position requires touch freight and food service experience

Compensation

Average Annual Pay: $73,000-$105,000

Hourly Rate: $35

~ Paid via direct deposit weekly

Benefits & Perks

~ Great Union benefits starting on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment:

~ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

~ Employee-Funded 401k

~ Teamsters Pension

~ Short-Term Disability

~ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

~ Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, and bereavement

~ Accrual of 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked and 1 week of vacation in the first year

~9 paid holidays

Home Time, Route, & Schedule

Home Daily!

Schedule: 4 days on / 3 days off (Must be able to work Sat and Sun)

Dispatch between 3 PM – 6 PM, Average 11–13 hours per shift

Route: Make deliveries across the greater Kent, WA area

Drivers make anywhere between 14-18 stops per day

Level of Touch: Unloading Freight at each drop off location

Delivering and down stacking product in-store via electric dolly or hand truck

Equipment

Late model 36–53 reefer trailers

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

Perform deliveries solo or with a team

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 a 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

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 drivers within 30 miles of Kent, WA

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. xywuqvp

Maintain the highest standards.