CDL A - Delivery Truck Driver in Canton, Massachusetts at Gold Star Foods

Gold Star Foods is the leading food distributor to K-12 schools in the United States. We are a company devoted to providing our customers with incredible customer service. We know that it is our teammates who make the difference! Join our team and find out what it is like to work somewhere where you enjoy getting up for work every day!

CDL CLASS A DRIVER – MONDAY–FRIDAY | HOME DAILY!

Looking for a driving career that gives you more consistency and gets you home every day? Join Gold Star Foods!

• Monday–Friday Schedule
• Home Daily
• Consistent, Local Routes
• Great Benefits
• Stable, Year-Round Work
• Supportive Team Environment

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is a critical support role for the Transportation Team. As a Driver, you will transport and deliver products to school sites and warehouses while providing safe, dependable, and professional service to our customers.

Our drivers play an important role in keeping schools supplied and our customers supported. This is a touch-freight position and requires unloading products at delivery locations.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely operate a commercial vehicle.
• Deliver and unload products at customer locations.
• Make scheduled deliveries and pickups to and from school sites and warehouses.
• Read and follow routes, delivery instructions, and road maps.
• Perform basic truck maintenance and vehicle checks.
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical and safety issues before and after each trip.
• Meet delivery schedules while maintaining safe work practices.
• Properly track and document driving logs using an ELD.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and the management team.
• Report vehicle issues, accidents, incidents, or delivery concerns promptly.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Maintain safe and professional work practices.
• Perform other duties as requested.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Previous commercial truck driving experience.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Ability to safely handle the physical demands of a touch-freight position.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and environments.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and commitment to customer service.
• Valid DOT Medical Certificate.
• Motor Vehicle Record covering 10 years of driving history.
• 10-year DMV driving record dated within the last 30 days with no more than 2 points.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must successfully complete required background and pre-employment screening.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Class A commercial driving experience: 1 year required
• Valid CDL Class A: Required
• Must successfully pass a driver's road test or equivalent.

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Monday–Friday
• Home Daily
• Local delivery routes to schools and other customer locations.
• Touch-freight position requiring loading/unloading and frequent movement throughout the workday.
• Schedule and start times may vary based on assigned routes and business needs.

BENEFITS:

Gold Star Foods offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our teammates and their families. Eligible teammates have access to a variety of benefits and programs, along with the stability of working for a growing organization serving schools and communities across the country.

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. May include lifting to 25 pounds on occasion.

EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED:
The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements as the employee may be required to perform any other duties as assigned. In the event of an absence where the teammate cannot perform these duties, the Manager will determine who shall perform these duties.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.

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