Delivery Driver CDL A

Delivery Driver (Class A CDL)The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers of the world's finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.The mission of The Chefs' Warehouse is to provide the world's greatest ingredients to the world's best chefs.Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:Curious & CreativeHungry For Food & ResultsEntrepreneurialForward Thinking & FlexibleSupportive (Of Peers & Chefs)We are seeking a dependable, experienced Delivery Driver (Class A CDL) to become a vital part of our delivery team. Physical strength and stamina, as well as a clean driving record, are required. The ideal candidate will be organized, efficient, and professional while ensuring deliveries are made accurately and on time.ScheduleWork Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and SaturdayDays Off: Friday and SundayMonday through Thursday: Start time is typically 5:00 AM and shifts run until route completion, generally around 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, depending on the route and delivery volume.Saturday Chicago Shuttle Run: Driver departs Cincinnati at approximately 10:30 PM on Friday night in a 53-foot tractor trailer, delivers to the Chicago branch, and returns to Cincinnati around 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday.On Monday through Thursday, the driver will primarily operate a box truck or smaller trailer delivering products to customers. Saturday consists of a dedicated shuttle run between the Cincinnati and Chicago branches using a 53-foot trailer.What You'll DoEnsure inventory stock matches delivery requirements.Follow established and scheduled delivery routes.Read maps or use GPS to determine and track daily routes.Ensure products are delivered accurately and in a timely manner.Load and organize product inventory from the warehouse into the vehicle and unload products as needed throughout the day.Collect signatures and/or payments at delivery locations.Communicate delivery progress with the warehouse as needed.Maintain and organize all delivery paperwork and submit it to the appropriate personnel at the end of each shift.Report any accidents, safety concerns, or vehicle issues encountered while on route.Follow all traffic laws and company safety policies.Comply with all state and federal requirements for loading and unloading products.Complete shuttle runs from the Cincinnati branch to the Chicago branch and back.About YouHigh School Diploma or GED required.Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).Clean driving record with no moving violations.Must pass a DOT physical.Proficient in operating and maneuvering large commercial vehicles.Physically capable of lifting up to 25 pounds regularly.Experience with hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts is a plus.Professional demeanor with strong customer service skills.Dependable, hardworking, and an effective communicator.Excellent time management and organizational skills.DOT Language RequirementsWho Must Meet This Requirement:Drivers operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) who must be qualified under DOT/FMCSA driver qualification regulations, including CDL-required CMV drivers.Requirements:Under 49 C.F.R. § 391.11(b)(2), a driver must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to:Converse with the general public.Understand highway traffic signs and signals in English.Respond to official inquiries.Make entries on reports and records.Perks & Benefits:Paid Vacations, Paid HolidaysHealth, Dental and Medical BenefitsWeekly payLife Insurance5% above cost for our high-quality food productsEmployee discounts for travel and events401kEmployee Stock Purchase PlanThe Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.