Driver - Class A (Part-Time)

Description

QUALITY CUSTOM DISTRIBUTION IS NOW HIRING PART TIME CLASS A DRIVERS FOR OUR FACILITY IN PHOENIX, AZ!

JOIN QUALITY CUSTOM DISTRIBUTION!

Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Golden State Foods which is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the Quick Service Restaurant industry. QCD has been providing custom distribution services to iconic customers throughout the United States. QCD is a multi-stop, regional delivery service with a focus on customer service. Our business philosophy actively supports our associates through our (4) core values:

• ) Treat others like you want to be treated
• ) Make the best product
• ) Give the customer a fair deal
• ) Maintain the highest standards

Weekly Pay

Competitive Pay

Growth Opportunities

Sundays Off

QCD is a nationwide leader in food service distribution. Come grow with us! We offer local work so you're home daily and a competitive pay structure. We do our best to continually invest in our drivers and offer career advancement and training opportunities. With QCD it's not just a job it's a career!


Job Description:

• Following Department of Transportation (DOT), state, and federal regulations, drives tractor-trailer unit safely from the distribution center to all points of distribution and returns.
• Deliver product to customers in an efficient, timely, courteous and accurate manner.
• Responsible for accurately unloading the customer's order case by case (case weights are from a minimum of 1 pound up to 67 pounds). Unload cases of product manually with pallet jack, hand truck, hook, and lift gate onto and off the truck.
• Drivers will unload products inside of trailer consisting of three temperature controlled compartments. (Frozen: 0 to -5 °C) (Chilled: 35-40 °C) (Ambient: room temperature)
• Drop off ambient products in back rooms. Stock and fill chilled products into customer refrigerators.
• Work is performed in all weather conditions.
• Route Driving Duties involve working night shifts, 10pm start time

• Operates tractor-trailer equipment in accordance to D.O.T. regulations on or off company property for docking and loading/unloading of product.
• Communicate with warehouse and transportation staff on a regular basis to coordinate proper trailer drop & hook location. Operate commercial motor carrier equipment and inspect and monitor tractor-trailer for defects, check reefer fuel and reefer temperatures. Pre-cool reefer units to Company specifications.
• Complete unloading of return trailers and wash and sweep out trailers if necessary. Chock wheels after trailer is in proper door. Follow AIR LINE LOCK procedure on each trailer.
• Verify unit departure times and align equipment accordingly; making sure tractor is hooked appropriate to trailer for assigned route. Update dispatch sheet with tractor-trailer number at the dispatch desk and maintain appropriate communication with transportation management team.
• Parks tractor- trailer in assigned parking spots and maintain yard free of trash. Observe company safety rules and regulations. Maintain Company quality and performance standards. Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary. This may include frequent deliveries to customer stores, which require loading/unloading product ranging from 5-100 lbs with or without assistance from store personnel.
• Yard/Hostler Duties involve working days, 5am start time

Job Requirements:

• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL)
• Excellent driving skills with a clean driving record
• Proven experience as a truck driver for a minimum of 2 years
• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operation and safety procedures
• Ability to safely load, unload, and secure materials on trucks
• Ability to navigate using GPS systems or maps
• Strong communication skills to interact with dispatchers, team members, and customers
• Physical stamina to handle long hours of driving and heavy lifting as required
• Ability to work schedule that includes Saturdays up to 30 hrs a week on a part time schedule.

Note: Experience with touch freight in the food service industry and route driving is highly desirable.
If you are a skilled truck driver with experience in heavy equipment operation, delivery driving, and yard hustling we encourage you to apply.