Transportation Class A 2 Driver

Northgate Gonzalez Markets•Anaheim, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Northgate Gonzalez Market has grown from one store in Anaheim in 1980 to over 40 locations across Southern California, and we’re looking for passionate, customer-focused team members to join our family. We offer flexible schedules, opportunities for growth, and an associate discount of up to 20% for you and your household—all in a positive and fun work environment where you’ll feel valued and appreciated. If you’re enthusiastic, team-oriented, and ready to build a career with us, we’d love to meet you. To learn more, please visit www.northgatemarkets.com . JOB SUMMARY: The Class A delivery driver will ensure Northgate Markets are provided timely, accurately selected food products. The delivery driver will carry a valid Class ‘A’ license. This position requires the safe operation of Northgate fleet equipment. This position requires DOT compliance. Delivery drivers may be certified and should be capable to safely operate material handling equipment. This position requires the ability to safely perform work of physical nature. This position may require lifting cases, bags, boxes and pallets of varying weight from floor level to chest level. This position works in a fast-paced environment. The delivery driver will be detail oriented, urgently seeking to provide Northgate associates and customers with excellent service. They are a constant representative of the Company while on the road or when delivering product. As a result, we expect drivers to be safe, courteous and professional at all times.

Requirements

Must have an acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
DOT (Department of Transportation) Compliance
Forklift/Pallet-jack certification
High School Diploma Required
Class A License
Excellent communication skills
Ability to read and write
2+ years' experience
Must be capable to safely bend, stand, and climb into and out of the truck
Must be able to lift approximately 90 lbs, or more if required by the essential function of the job
Specific vision abilities required; close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Sitting for a long period of time
Required to stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, squat, lift, push, pull, etc.
Required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and to reach with hands and arms
Required to load and unload trailers
Required to have excellent hearing
Ability to operate a forklift and electric pallet jacks
Truck drivers must be able to pass a standard drug test and qualify as being "drug-free" under the legal and medical guidelines permitted by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
All other employees not subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation drug and alcohol rules and comparable state laws, must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, which will not screen for non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites.

Nice To Haves

Customer-focused team members
Enthusiastic, team-oriented

Responsibilities

Class A License
Tractor Trailer experience
Warehouse Knowledge
Loading and unloading pallets
Delivery accuracy & auditing loads
A safe driving record with a continuous effort to uphold the highest safety standards
Safety inspection of vehicle, equipment, and cargo to ensure all safety and legal requirements are secured
Report any issues with vehicle or equipment immediately to Supervisors
Obeying and following applicable traffics laws
Communicating and coordinating with transportation dispatchers
Positive daily associate and customer interaction and maintaining good relations within the stores
No preventable accidents resulting in a fatality or catastrophic injury in driving history
No more than one (1) moving violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle
Must pass a road test and be able to back into different spaced docks with accuracy, including but not limited to, wide, narrow, and high volume
Must be able to drive in a wide range of environmental conditions, including but not limited to, rain, wind, cold weather, hot weather, etc
Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jacks
Must be able to use handheld technology and smart phone applications
Must be able to operate all safety and operational functions of equipment
Must pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen
Maintaining a clean, sanitary and safe work area
Must be able to work independently, and in a team setting
Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures, and Code of conduct
Must be flexible with work schedule (Day/Evening/Weekends/Holidays)
Must ensure the use of wheel chocks when loading/unloading trailers
Must use safety gate when parked at a dock to avoid entry to trailer
Performs other related duties as assigned