CDL A Local Reefer Delivery Driver in Waipahu, HI

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 50 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.