Distribution Driver Apprentice

**Distribution Driver Apprentice**

2301 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02746, USA Req #1562 Wednesday, February 9, 2022

At Chefs Warehouse we are an industry leader in food distribution!

We have a distinct competitive advantage in serving our customers because of our extensive selection of distinctive and hard-to-find specialty and center-of-the-plate food products,

**Enticing Appetizers:**

***A culture that is full of flavor and inviting*** ! Creating an environment of belonging, where everyone is welcome!

Delivering our best in everything we do

We are committed to high quality food and dedicated to a positive team culture.

**Divine Entrees:**

Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

Weekly pay

Life Insurance

5% above cost for our high-quality food products

Employee discounts for travel and events.

401k

The icing on the cake.

The safety of our employees is our priority!

WE have created essential guidelines to assure we are following CDC regulations!

Position Reports to

Transportation Manager

Direct Reports

None.

Work Location

New Bedford, MA

Position Status

Permanent, Full Time, Non-Exempt

Summary/Objective

The Driver Apprentice program is focused on educating and developing the necessary driving skills to become proficient in the operation of a delivery truck. This position is focused on learning, gaining required experience and applying the gained knowledge associated with all aspects of Sid Wainer & Son trucking department. The Driver Apprentice must provide exceptional customer service and also assists driver in maintaining the conditions of the truck and all cargo.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Help deliver products to customer locations within delivery window time frames.

Have excellent customer service skills; handle customer concerns in a positive and professional manner.

Do physical work and lift up to 50+ lbs.

Food Safety Responsibilities

Works with Quality Assurance Team to ensure specific Good Manufacturing Practices are being followed.

Employee shall adhere to all company food safety policies, procedures, and trainings.

Requirements:

A valid US driver's license for at least the past year. Your driver's license must be from the state that you declare to be your point of permanent domicile. To join the program, you must have a valid driver's license and meet the Homeland Security / Transportation Administration requirements.

Ability to pass a reemployment drug test.

Able to obtain a DOT Medical Card.

Be at least 18 years old.

Proof of U.S. residency or Green Card.

A stable work history and good references.

Previous employers and references will be checked and must be verifiable.

No reckless convictions in the last three years.

No failed or refused drug or alcohol test in the last four years (this includes DWI's, DUI's and BAC's).

No license suspension for points in the last three years.

Must have no more than three moving violations and / or accidents during the last three years.

In addition, the Driver Apprentice must:

Have a passion for driving and want to become a Driver.

Must be flexible to work days, nights and weekends.

Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Be conscientious of offering quality service to our valued customers.

Be self-motivated and able to work well independently and within a team.

Take pride in working safely and representing Sid Wainer & Son as a professional Driver Apprentice.

Required Education:

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. required

Key Competencies

1. Discretion.

2. Time Management.

3. Thoroughness.

4. Customer/Client Focus.

5. Ability to take instruction.

6. Punctuality

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English as required by the DOT.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

The employee must be able to work 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays.

Travel

Frequent travel is expected for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

**Other details**

* Pay Type Hourly