Truck Driver, CDL A

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Drivers supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Wholefoods Marketsand everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Driver team today. Job Overview: As a Delivery Driver, your primarily responsible for delivering and unloading grocery products. Drivers also performpre and post trip inspection of their vehicle utilizing knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures. What does it mean to be part of the Class A Delivery Driver team? As a Class A Delivery Driver for UNFI, you will support the Hudson Valley, DC by delivering palletized products to corporate and independent retail stores. The essential functions and basic duties of the CDL Driver are to perform pre- and post-trip inspection of their vehicle utilizing knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures. As a Delivery Driver, you are also responsible for delivering and unloading products, reviewing paperwork for completeness and accuracy, checking orders for the correct number of boxes, correcting addresses and support documentation, completing timecards, entering trip data into on-board computer, and completing paper logs if necessary. Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Complying with FMCSA regulations Delivering and unloading products utilizing equipment, including tractor trailer, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks, load bars, and other devices which assist delivery Operating vehicle safely within UNFI guidelines minimizing accidents, traffic violations, and complaints from the public Reporting any accident immediately to the Transportation Manager/Department Keeping vehicles well maintained, safe, and secure; reporting any defects promptly using DCVR form Picking up supplies and back hauls from vendors while completing related paperwork Addressing and resolving customer problems as appropriate Ensuring customer orders arrive in quality condition and correspond precisely to the initial order Communicating professionally with customers and vendor Job Requirements: Valid medical card as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration and a valid state specific Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) Ability to pass a written exam and road test Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) law and mandates and understanding of UNFI’s safety standards Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available Benefits: Excellent benefits that include: Medical (HSA & FSA), Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program 401K Savings plan with matching contribution Paid time off and Paid Holidays UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Compensation: UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws. Benefits: For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), for Washington-specific paid time off details. Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Natural Foods, Inc.