Class A Driver

Description

Prime Source Foods, the Northeast's premier independent food distributor, is seeking a reliable and professional CDL Class A Driver to join our team in East Windsor, CT. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver to contribute to a leading organization dedicated to quality service and customer satisfaction.

• Drive company-owned commercial vehicle locally to deliver meats and provisions to restaurants, markets, and warehouses in the New England region.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of products to customers, adhering to scheduled routes and delivery times.
• Load and unload products from the vehicle, ensuring they are handled with care to prevent damage and maintain quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized vehicle, including routine checks to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Verify the accuracy of delivery orders against invoices and report any discrepancies to the logistics manager.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures regarding delivery operations and safety protocols.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, warehouse staff, management, and customers to ensure smooth delivery operations.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing any questions or concerns from customers during deliveries.
• Follow all traffic laws and regulations to ensure the safety of oneself and others on the road.
• Report any unsafe delivery conditions and maintain a satisfactory unload rate, maintain satisfactory smart drive score, uphold 5S standards of truck organization and cleanliness
• Report any vehicle maintenance needs, temperature, or delivery challenges to the appropriate department promptly.
• Process collections of money and credit returns.
• Assist teammate drivers as may be required to meet order fulfillment.
• Comply with all Food Safety Guidelines.
• Temperature reporting
• Avoid roadside inspection violations (which affect PSP and SMS Scores).
• Provide Quality Customer Service
• Drive other routes as may be assigned from time to time.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S., as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship.
• Must be flexible and able to work up to 24 hours, Mondays and Thursdays, starting at 5 AM until the completion of work.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Driver must be able to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly throughout the day using a 2-wheeler (dolly) loaded with several hundred lbs.
• Deliveries are made in all weather conditions throughout the year (snow, ice, rain, heat, wind, etc.), and may involve stairs on occasion.

• Driver must be able to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly throughout the day using a 2-wheeler (dolly) loaded with several hundred lbs.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S., as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship.
• Must be flexible and able work assigned shift until the completion of work.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Deliveries are made in all weather conditions throughout the year (snow, ice, rain, heat, wind, etc.), and may involve stairs on occasion.

• CDL - A with airbrakes; must have a DOT-certified medical card; must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• 5s Certification
• Three years clean PSP score (no unsafe driving/hour of service violations)
• Three years clean DMV driving record
• Experience driving a commercial vehicle (box truck and/or tractor trailer); experience making deliveries using a 2-wheeler (dolly), and/or pallet jack