Class A Delivery Driver

Individual Foodservice • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Individual FoodService is seeking a Class A Delivery Driver to make local deliveries. The role involves operating an assigned delivery vehicle, organizing and securing goods, unloading shipments at destinations, maintaining routes and delivery schedules, communicating with dispatch, and keeping accurate delivery and driving records. Drivers are expected to inspect their vehicles before and after trips, report major maintenance or delivery issues, and comply with ICC and DOT regulations.

This is a union position with a starting pay rate of $28.65 per hour in accordance with the CBA. IFS offers medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k) retirement, and other benefits. Individual FoodService is a Southern California food-service distributor serving a range of commercial, institutional, and public-sector customers.

Requirements

• Valid Class A driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience with local and inside deliveries.
• At least 2 years of delivery driver experience.
• Driving record must meet company safety standards.
• Ability to pass pre-placement drug testing.
• Ability to maintain a required DOT Medical Card.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to use a lift gate, electric lift, hand trucks, dollies, and pallet jacks.
• Proficiency with GPS and other routing systems.
• High level of composure and good stress management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving a 24- to 26-foot straight truck (bobtail) with manual transmission; manual transmission experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and safely drive the assigned delivery vehicle.
• Pick up loads and organize goods in an orderly manner.
• Secure shipment contents inside the truck to prevent breakage or damage.
• Handle and unload goods safely and efficiently at designated destinations.
• Follow the predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries.
• Communicate with dispatch as needed.
• Confirm that each shipment load matches its manifest.
• Inspect the vehicle before and after each trip.
• Notify managers of major maintenance or delivery issues.
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs.
• Comply with ICC and DOT regulations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Other benefits (unspecified)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED