Delivery Driver Trainer CDL A

Gibbstown, Greenwich Township, NJ 08027, USA

About The Chefs' Warehouse

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. ( ) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world.

We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

Mission: The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:

Curious & Creative

Hungry For Food & Results

Forward Thinking & Flexible

Position Summary: The Delivery Driver Trainer CDL A is responsible for training and developing new and existing delivery drivers with a valid CDL B or CDL A license. This role ensures that drivers adhere to safety protocols, delivery standards, and company policies. The Delivery Driver Trainer CDL A plays a crucial role in maintaining a high level of professionalism and efficiency in the delivery operations.

What you’ll do:

Conduct comprehensive training programs for new and existing delivery drivers, including orientation, on-the-road training, and safety procedures.

Teach and reinforce safe driving practices, proper vehicle maintenance, and accurate record-keeping.

Evaluate drivers' performance, provide constructive feedback, and develop improvement plans to enhance their skills and efficiency.

Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations, company policies, and industry standards.

Collaborate with the operations team to optimize delivery routes, improve productivity, and enhance customer service.

Assist in resolving delivery-related issues, such as delays, product discrepancies, and customer concerns.

About you:

Valid CDL A license with a clean driving record.

Previous experience as a professional delivery driver, preferably in the food distribution or logistics industry.

Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and safe driving practices.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively train and mentor drivers.

Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Organizational skills to manage training schedules, records, and documentation.

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules.

Physical stamina and the ability to lift and carry heavy items as required.

Proficiency in using GPS navigation systems and mobile devices for communication and record-keeping.

DOT Language Requirements

Who must meet it:

• Drivers operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) who must be “qualified” under DOT/FMCSA driver-qualification rules (including CDL-required CMV drivers).

Standard:

• Under 49 C.F.R. § 391.11(b)(2), a driver must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to:
  • Converse with the general public;
  • Understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language;
  • Respond to official inquiries; and
  • Make entries on reports and records.

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

• 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
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on 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,pregnancy, gender identityor any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Gibbstown, Greenwich Township, NJ 08027, USA