Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Maximum Quality Foods, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: CDL Truck Driver FLSA/Grade: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Reports to: Transportation Manager Department: Transportation

Maximum Quality Foods, Inc . is an independent foodservice distributor located in Linden, NJ. Family Owned and operated for over 46 years, we are proud to service all of New York, New Jersey, and Delaware, as well as parts of Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

Position Summary:

The CDL Truck Driver is responsible for driving a truck or automobile over an established route to deliver and pick-up products/merchandise, assist with shipping and receiving responsibilities, and collect money from customers by performing the following duties.

The position of CDL Truck Driver is not exempt from the overtime provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and shall be entitled to overtime compensation for hours worked more than 40 in any one work week.

The CDL Truck Driver shall be accountable and supervised by the Transportation Manager .

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Loads and unloads product/merchandise by hand or by use of hand truck.
• Operates company vehicle in a professional, safe, courteous manner, and in accordance with applicable state, local, DOT and Hours of Service regulations.
• Picks up products/merchandise from various vendors in a timely manner.
• Delivers products/merchandise to various customers in a timely manner.
• Ensures delivery of appropriate products/merchandise in accordance with customer request.
• Ensures delivery vehicles are clean and in good working condition.
• Performs daily maintenance checks and reports malfunctions to transportation.
• Ensures customer messages/communications are relayed to appropriate management.
• Returns credit products/merchandise with appropriate paperwork and informs management of delivery.
• Assists in always maintaining a neat and clean workplace.
• Reports overstock occurrences to transportation immediately.
• Provides customer with copy of signed invoice/credit form for products/merchandise delivered and/or picked up.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to health and/or safety procedures.
• Stacks and secures items in position on truck to prevent damage during shipment.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders to meet scheduled customer times and maintain adequate productivity rate to meet delivery schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Proficiency Requirements:

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required.

Key Competencies:

• Oral and written communication skills
• Strong reading comprehension
• Excellent customer relations
• Organizational skills and professionalism
• Time management and math aptitude

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• CDL A or CDL B License required
• Food distribution experience

Benefits:

• Union environment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Overtime opportunities

Monday - Friday
5:00AM to 2:30PM or until finish

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Local area, Immediate start, Monday to Friday,

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