Delivery Driver; CDL A, CDL B, or Class D

• Base Pay $20.00 - $25.00 / Hour
• Job Category Full-Time, Operations, CDL
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

• Name Human Resources
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Matrana’s Produce, Inc. ¦ Operations – Delivery Driver (Short Range) ¦ Updated May 2026

Delivery Driver (Short Range)

Warehouse / Delivery Route

Operations

Warehouse Manager

None — this role does not supervise other employees.

Full-time;
Non-exempt

Level I

05/2026

Required:

3+ years of commercial driving experience.

Preferred:
Prior produce, food, or refrigerated freight delivery experience.

Required:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Preferred:
Defensive-driving or DOT-compliance training certificate.

Required:

Valid Class A, Class B, or Class D commercial driver’s license; current DOT medical examiner’s certificate; clean driving record per company standard.

Preferred:
Additional CDL endorsements (Hazmat, Tanker, Air Brakes); OSHA-certified forklift / pallet jack operator card.

$20.00 – $25.00 per hour (D.O.E. and credentials)

Monday – Saturday:
In-time 4:00 AM – 6:00 AM until dismissed (one off-day assigned during the week) ¦ Sunday:
Closed ¦ Weekly schedules may change per business needs.

* Pre-Employment: Required background check and drug screening upon hire ¦ May be asked to complete a personality evaluation

* Employees: Required drug screenings at random

The Delivery Driver (Short Range) is responsible for transporting fresh produce from the Westwego warehouse to local and regional customers within scheduled same-day delivery windows. This role serves as the company’s customer-facing representative and is essential to cold-chain integrity, on-time service, and the overall reputation of Matrana’s Produce across our customer base. Primary responsibilities include operating the assigned vehicle under DOT regulations, completing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, unloading product at customer locations, collecting signatures and payments, and communicating delivery exceptions.

The ideal candidate is safety-minded, customer-focused, dependable, and able to work independently within the structure of a perishable supply chain where accuracy, hygiene, and a professional appearance shape every customer interaction.

• Operates the assigned delivery vehicle safely and in compliance with all DOT, FMCSA, and Louisiana traffic regulations on every route.
• Delivers produce to assigned customers within the scheduled delivery window while maintaining cold-chain integrity at all times.
• Inspects the assigned vehicle before and after each route using the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) process.
• Verifies load count and product condition against the delivery manifest before departure and again at each customer stop.
• Unloads pallets, cases, and product at customer locations using a pallet jack, hand truck, or other approved equipment.
• Obtains customer signatures, delivery confirmations, and payments at the point of delivery as required by route instructions.
• Reconciles delivery tickets, signed proofs of delivery, and any collected payments with dispatch upon return to the facility.
• Communicates delivery exceptions, customer issues, and route delays to dispatch within 15 minutes of occurrence using a hands-free device.
• Performs basic vehicle checks (tires, fluids, lights, fuel) and reports defects to the Mechanic Shop immediately.
• Maintains hours-of-service records and other DOT-required documentation accurately and submits them by the end of each shift.
• Assists the warehouse team with order pulling, loading, and pallet staging when route schedule allows.
• Adheres to food safety, sanitation, and HACCP-awareness standards during all loading, transport, and unloading activities.
• Maintains a professional appearance, hygiene, and customer-service demeanor consistent with Matrana’s Produce brand expectations.

Required:

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. |

Experience:

3+ years of commercial driving experience. |

Skills:

Safe operation of commercial vehicles up to…