CDL B Delivery Driver

Kowalski Companies Inc•Hamtramck, MI

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Kowalski Companies is hiring a dependable Class B CDL Driver to deliver food products to customers. This active, hands-on position combines commercial driving, product handling, and customer service. Drivers travel assigned delivery routes and return home daily; overnight trips are not required. The position is full-time and union-represented. Shifts are typically early mornings, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends required. Start times may be as early as 3:00 AM. Wages, benefits, and applicable terms of employment are outlined in the union contract. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, with daily overtime pay after 8 hours and attendance and performance bonus opportunities.

Requirements

Valid Class B CDL.
Safe and responsible driving history.
Ability to meet applicable commercial driving and medical qualification requirements.
Ability to perform basic math and accurately complete delivery paperwork.
Ability to operate a smartphone and use route or delivery applications.
Ability to repeatedly lift and move products weighing up to 65 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Commercial delivery or route driving experience.
Food distribution or warehouse operations experience.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Operate a commercial delivery truck requiring a Class B CDL.
Follow company procedures, DOT requirements, and applicable food safety practices.
Transport food products safely and complete scheduled customer deliveries.
Unload products using a hand truck or similar equipment.
Place merchandise in designated customer locations and stock products when required.
Verify deliveries, complete paperwork, and process returns, credits, and refused merchandise.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Report vehicle maintenance needs, delivery issues, and other concerns.
Keep the delivery vehicle clean and orderly.
Provide professional, courteous service at customer locations.