Driver - Class A - Tractor Trailer - Fife WA

Coastal Pacific Food Distributors•Fife, WA

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About The Position

Coastal Pacific Food Distributors is hiring a Class A tractor-trailer driver for local and over-the-road delivery. The work includes delivering to customers, dropping off and picking up containers at the port, and moving containers in the yard. Work may involve any day of the week, early mornings, evenings, weekends, adjusted shift times, and mandated overtime, depending on business and customer needs. Runs use mileage and hourly rates. The driver must operate the tractor-trailer safely, legally, and efficiently; inspect the vehicle before and after trips; maintain required logs and paperwork; use onboard computers when applicable; and keep the tractor clean. Duties also include monitoring and fueling refrigerated trailer units when used, assisting with delivery unloading and check-in, counting cases, handling cases and restacking as needed, and operating a manual or electric pallet jack. Drivers are expected to represent the company professionally, follow road and on-call reporting procedures, and perform other business-related duties as directed by supervision. The position offers a starting rate of $33.50 per hour, monthly and safety bonuses, annual increases each January, and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k), and profit-sharing contributions.

Requirements

Possess a current, valid Class A commercial driver's license.
Have two years of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.
Have a driving record with no convictions for reckless driving or DUI and no negative points.
Be able to safely and legally operate a tractor with a loaded trailer.
Be able to climb up and down from a tractor and trailer cab.
Be able to open, close, and secure all types of trailer doors.
Be able to write legibly and perform simple math functions.
Be able to lift up to 60 pounds repeatedly.
Be able to bend, stoop, stand, walk, and reach frequently.
Complete the application thoroughly on site and submit a current driving record.

Responsibilities

Deliver products to customers on local and over-the-road runs.
Drop off and pick up containers at the port and move containers in the yard.
Safely, legally, and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer with 40- to 45-foot containers and 48-foot loaded trailers.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and record designated information in the proper logs.
Keep the tractor neat and clean.
Monitor and fuel refrigerated units on refrigerated trailers when used.
Maintain required DOT logs and other company paperwork accurately.
Operate onboard computers used for delivery or truck operations, when applicable.
Assist with unloading and delivery check-in, including counting cases and handling or restacking cases as needed.
Safely operate a manual or electric pallet jack during unloading.
Maintain courtesy and professionalism with internal and external customers as a company representative.
Follow required reporting and check-in procedures while on the road or on call.
Perform or assist with other business-related duties as directed by supervision.