Class A Delivery/Shuttle Driver - Kansas City
About The Position
We're hiring CDL-A drivers based out of the Kansas City area to run both shuttle and delivery routes for UNFI, a leader in food distribution. If you're looking for a stable driving career with a well-supported team, this is the job for you! Shuttle Routes: Run between Kansas City and Iowa City (3-4 times a week), with afternoon to early morning shifts. Delivery Routes: Deliver to customers in the Kansas City, Wichita, and Joplin areas, with early morning to midafternoon shifts (Monday-Saturday, most schedules are 4 working days per week). Drivers will operate day cab tractors with 53' and 48' trailers, unloading with lift gates and electric power jacks-with occasional use of a two-wheel cart.
Requirements
- Valid medical card as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration and a valid state specific Commercial Driver's License (Class A and CDL Drivers require respective licensing).
- Ability to pass a written exam and road test.
- Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) law and mandates and understanding of UNFI's safety standards.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Responsibilities
- Complying with FMCSA regulations.
- Delivering and unloading products utilizing equipment, including tractor trailer, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks, load bars, and other devices which assist delivery.
- Operating vehicle safely within UNFI guidelines minimizing accidents, traffic violations, and complaints from the public.
- Reporting any accident immediately to the Transportation Manager/Department.
- Picking up supplies and back hauls from vendors while completing related paperwork.
- Addressing and resolving customer problems as appropriate.
- Ensuring customer orders arrive in quality condition and correspond precisely to the initial order.
- Communicating professionally with customers and vendors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
