Truck Driver, CDL A

Location: Bluefield

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As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, Spartan Nash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life  A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, Spartan Nash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states

Our braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e commerce retailers, U S  military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company's own brick and mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers

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Location:

2120 Falls Mills Road   Bluefield, Virginia 24605

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to safely drive commercial truck on designated route to deliver product to a series of customers  Assist to unload products at each delivery location; obtain delivery confirmation and complete necessary paperwork  Perform routine vehicle inspection and operate vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, in compliance with DOT regulations  Perform pre and post trip inspection and complete daily drivers logs

Here's what you'll do:

+ Responsible to safely drive commercial truck with trailer s  on designated route to deliver products as per delivery schedule, in accordance with all current DOT rules and regulations; regularly make out of town deliveries

+ Maintain DOT drivers logbook or electronic logging device  onboard computer  and other delivery documentation

+ Assist to unload truck/trailers at each delivery location and verify correct products are delivered and obtain delivery confirmation and customer signature

+ Inform management of any deviations and/or invoice discrepancies; pickup of damaged goods and customer returns; ensure necessary paperwork is completed and relevant documents are attached

+ Report any unsafe unloading conditions at delivery location to dispatcher/supervisor

+ Perform pre post trip inspection on vehicle before every run to ensure all mechanical, safety, and emergency components are in working condition and in accordance to DOT regulations

+ Responsible to perform pre trip duties such as to review driver itinerary and check route details for assigned deliveries; check customer invoices, may move tractors to the loading dock to attach the preloaded trailers and if necessary, maintain required trailer temperature

+ Responsible to perform post trip duties such as to unload damaged, customer returns products and ensure necessary paperwork is attached; unhook and secure the trailer; refill fuel; park and secure the tractor and hand truck; complete DOT logs and record all deliveries/pickup made, reconcile records with the appropriate company representative as required  Perform simple vehicle maintenance  i e  clean interiors and exteriors, take vehicle for state inspection, filling tires with air, etc   

+ Report damage and/or repair requirements; coordinate with the dispatcher/supervisor to accomplish routine vehicle maintenance and repairs

+ Provide quality customer service at every delivery location; note and report issues and complaints received about schedules and quality of service to dispatcher/ supervisor for resolution

+ Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Here's what you'll need:

+ High school diploma or GED  preferred

+ Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License  required

+ Six Months or at least 50,000 miles of all seasons commercial driving experience  required

+ Must pass DOT physical examination and DOT pre employment drug test, subject to periodic random alcohol and drug test

+ Must be able to work up to 60 hours per week including nights and weekends

+ Good communication skills: ability to follow written and verbal instructions

+ Good organizational, prioritization and attention to detail skills

+ Good customer service skills

+ Ability to read maps, route schedules, and operate vehicles in a variety of traffic and weather conditions

+ Knowledge of federal regulations and DOT guidelines

+ Must be flexible working in shifts including evenings and weekends

+ Ability to work safely and carefully to prevent injury to self and others while driving, loading, and unloading vehicles

+ Ability to operate global positioning systems  GPS  /Electronic On Board Recorders to communicate with dispatch

+ Basic computer skills preferred

+ Ability to travel with overnights on occasion

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with…