CDL Class B Local Driver

Gourmet Foods International•Lakeland, FL

40d•$42,000 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

What We Offer: Up to $58,000 per year (based on experience). Guaranteed minimum salary - best-in-class pay rates. Monthly safety bonus - up to $250. Generous benefits package , including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Profit-Sharing Program Up to 34 paid days off Paid continuing education PAID Parental Leave Employee discounts and referral bonuses Accident Insurance Voluntary life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Modern equipment - late-model trucks with XM Radio and Bluetooth. Dedicated routes - consistent schedules. Career development - with training and advancement opportunities. Family-owned values with a national presence. We care about our team and treat you like one of our own. Home Daily. On-site, 24/7 maintenance support — no sitting for days waiting on repairs. TO APPLY, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING LINK: Driver Application RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Performing all pre-trip responsibilities, including checking route numbers and account numbers for assigned deliveries, counting items and checking customer invoices of products that have been loaded, and performing the "pre-trip safety check" inspection of truck and trailer according to DOT/FMCSA regulations. Driving to and delivering customer orders following all DOT/FMCSA, state regulations and GFI procedures and protocols. Maintaining load temperatures according to load specifications. Unloading products from the trailer with a hand truck or by hand and placing them in designated customer storage areas. Verifying delivery of items with the customer and obtaining proper signatures; collecting money (cash or checks) when required; contacting management for authorization when discrepancies on the invoice and communicating all errors/returns.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Valid CDL license.
Minimum of 1 year driving experience.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Push/pull up to 75 lbs.
Ascend and descend a step up to 17 inches from the floor.
Climb up and down 3 rungs of a ladder, with the first rung at 21 inches from the ground.
GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be required for the hiring process. Background checks can include but are not limited to previous employment, education, and criminal records.

Responsibilities

Performing all pre-trip responsibilities, including checking route numbers and account numbers for assigned deliveries, counting items and checking customer invoices of products that have been loaded, and performing the "pre-trip safety check" inspection of truck and trailer according to DOT/FMCSA regulations.
Driving to and delivering customer orders following all DOT/FMCSA, state regulations and GFI procedures and protocols.
Maintaining load temperatures according to load specifications.
Unloading products from the trailer with a hand truck or by hand and placing them in designated customer storage areas.
Verifying delivery of items with the customer and obtaining proper signatures; collecting money (cash or checks) when required; contacting management for authorization when discrepancies on the invoice and communicating all errors/returns.