Class A CDL Driver (local driver)

North Coast Seafoods • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Class A CDL Driver drives a tractor trailer or straight truck interstate reefer on city and highway routes to deliver seafood products to customers. The driver also picks up products from the airport and transports products between company locations. Routes must be completed safely and in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations and North Coast company policy.

The driver communicates and interacts with customers, vendors, and coworkers, presents professionally, and follows the company’s customer service practices. This is an hourly position eligible for overtime and reports to the Logistics Manager.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.
• At least 1 year of city-driving experience.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical.
• Class A driver’s license required.
• Proficient at driving and parking tractor trailers, including in the city.
• Able to provide excellent customer service.
• Able to help maintain a performance-driven and safe workplace and foster teamwork and open communication.
• Able to lift 30–50 pounds.
• Able to work up to a 10-hour workday, standing or walking most of the day.
• Able to perform single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling; work also involves bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Able to work around FDA-approved cleaning chemicals and at temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Able to work in wet and dry conditions.
• Able to work Monday through Friday and weekends when needed.
• Able to use tools and equipment, including knives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food manufacturing, seafood, or meat processing.
• Experience using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate 53-foot tractor trailers.
• Inspect cargo loads to ensure they are packed appropriately.
• Deliver products to specified locations on scheduled routes and ensure timely delivery.
• Load and organize warehouse inventory in the vehicle, and load and unload products as needed throughout the day.
• Follow road rules and regulations at all times.
• Follow company and state safety requirements for loading and unloading products.
• Scan or record delivery confirmation upon arrival at the recipient’s location.
• Collect signatures at delivery locations.
• Pick up products from the airport and transport products between company locations.
• Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, following company customer service practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage for full-time benefit-eligible employees.
• Vacation for full-time benefit-eligible employees.
• 401(k) for full-time benefit-eligible employees.
• Access to seafood at cost.
• Opportunity for growth and long-term employment, including mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed