Associate Driver - RFS

Company: Reinhart Food Service
Location: Springfield
Posted on: February 12, 2019

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Reinhart Foodservice will hire and train individuals who hold a valid Class A license with 0+ years of experience and enter them into our Associate Driver training program. Driver Associates will perform driver duties that will allow them to gain the necessary experience to qualify for a Professional Driver position with Reinhart Foodservice after successfully completing the program.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Deliver the right products to customer accounts, in a professional, safe and timely manner, using a multitude of methods including manual lifting, use of two wheel dolly, ramps, and/or carts in multi-temperature environments.
• Safe and professional operation of a commercial motor vehicle, including but not limited to: Combination vehicles, straight trucks, or other vehicles such as pick-up trucks and service vans with a GVWR or GCWR over 10,001 lbs.
• Complete pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections of equipment.
• Ability to operate vehicles in congested areas with limited space and potential obstacles.
• Comply with all applicable Department of Transportation regulations including but not limited: Controlled Substances, Commercial Driver Licensing, Driver Qualification, CMV Operation, Hours of Service; CSA inspections and compliance, Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance, etc.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record in compliance with Department of Transportation Regulations and Reyes Fleet Safety Policy.
• Utilize an on board computer to track hours of service.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Safely and accurately unload and deliver multi-temperature product to customers utilizing a variety of preferred methods including lift gates, carts, conveyers, hand trucks, and/or pallet jacks.
• Utilize barcode scanners at the point of delivery as required to verify delivered product.
• Pick up returned product as required.
• Accurately complete delivery and pick up paperwork.
• Maintain contact with Dispatch to receive delivery or pick up instructions or changes in scheduled deliveries or pick-ups.
• Maintain route plan as provided by Dispatch. Communicate to Dispatch any barriers to maintaining the route plan so any changes can be communicated to the customer.
• Maintain knowledge and comprehension of all applicable Department of Transportation regulations and Company policies through Company training and certifications.
• Observe all local, state and federal laws and ordinances.
• Abide by all Reyes Holdings Company policies and procedures.
• Perform all other projects and duties as assigned.
  
  Position Requirements:Required Skills and Experience:
  
  
  
  • Valid Class A CDL license for interstate commerce.
  • 0+ years Class A CDL or equivalent military driving experience within the last year.
  • We are an interstate carrier, by law you must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Candidates must have a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Drivers must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and lift and/or move up to 85 pounds occasionally.
  • Position must pass a post offer drug test, DOT physical, and background check.
    
    Preferred Skills and Experience:
    
    
    
    • Route delivery unloading experience
    • Customer service experience.
    • Foodservice distribution related experience.
      
      Physical Demands and Work Environment:
      
      Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.
      
      
      As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Reyes Holdings companies will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our Practices and Procedures, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Government. Drug Free Employer.
      

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