Delivery Driver Class A

A F WENDLING INC•Buckhannon, WV

7d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Delivery Driver is a licensed CDL A operator who safely and efficiently operates a tractor-trailer and manually unloads and delivers products—including meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies—to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Drivers build customer relationships through a positive, friendly attitude, learn customers’ operations and needs, and work closely with the team to support customer satisfaction. The role includes driving and delivering orders, unloading and placing products in designated storage areas, confirming deliveries and collecting payment when required, completing DOT logs and vehicle inspections, and handling delivery discrepancies, damaged goods, returns, and required paperwork. The driver is accountable for following company policies and procedures, meeting assigned objectives, and maintaining effective working relationships with company personnel, customers, vendors, and brokers.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) based on hiring standards.
Meet Department of Transportation regulatory requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
Basic written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow instructions, complete required training, and work independently and/or as a team member.
Ability to adhere to and understand an assigned schedule.
Critical-thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to assess alternatives and problems.
Time-management skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong urgency in meeting objectives and deadlines.
Ability to use common sense and understanding to carry out written, verbal, or diagrammed instructions and complete tasks in standardized situations with occasional variables.
Ability to sit for extended periods; bend, twist, squat, and climb in and out of a truck.
Ability to lift, carry, and position up to 30 pounds regularly, 50 pounds frequently, and 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to frequently exert physical effort handling objects weighing more than 80 pounds.
Ability to repeatedly bend, reach above the shoulder, grasp objects, climb, kneel, squat, twist, and stand throughout the shift.
Regular use of hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to work in multiple environments and inclement weather.
Motor coordination and dexterity involving arms, hands, fingers, and legs.

Responsibilities

Represent A.F. Wendling Food Service and maintain good relationships with customers.
Drive to customer locations and deliver orders according to a predetermined route.
Unload products from the trailer using a two-wheeler and ramp, and place them in designated customer storage areas.
Verify correct items with customers and obtain proper signatures.
Collect cash or check payments where required.
Contact management for authorization regarding invoice discrepancies and communicate errors and returns.
Maintain DOT logs throughout the day as required.
Complete pre-trip duties, including checking route and account numbers, counting items, checking invoices, and performing the DOT pre-trip inspection on the provided DVIR form.
Complete post-trip duties, including unloading damaged goods or returns, completing paperwork, turning in collected funds, parking and securing the truck, and performing and submitting the DOT post-trip inspection on the provided DVIR form.
Follow company policies and procedures and work toward goals and objectives outlined in the job description or determined by the Transportation Manager.
Maintain effective working relationships with company personnel, customers, vendors, and brokers.