$4,000 Sign on Bonus
- Must Have a CDL Class A License
- Thorough understanding of DOT regulations and compliance with same.
- Must have minimum three (3) years professional Truck driving experience.
- Must have minimum 1-year professional Tractor Trailer driving experience.
- Must be actively driving
Summary:
FreshDirect is currently seeking a CDL Class A Driver in the New York City area. The CDL Class A Driver is responsible for running a daily shuttle back and forth from the warehouse to our Foodkick and Cross Docks facilities. The ideal candidate should have experience within a perishable, food or provisional items. The Tractor Trailer Driver must comply with all DOT regulations and FreshDirect Policies and Procedures.
Schedule:
- Overnight shift- 1am or 2am start time (8-10hrs)
- Will be home daily-+
- Driving to New Jersey- 26 miles round trip,
- Brooklyn - 30 miles round trip,
- Yes, touch freight, but only at the Cross Docks using electric pallet jacks.
- No touching freights at FDC or vendor backhauls.
- Average 60 miles per day
- No driving through the 5 boroughs
Essential Functions:
- Safe and courteous operation of equipment
- Accuracy and accounting of all products delivered
- Routine communication with shipping management team and Foodkick/Cross Dock personnel before departing and after arrival at the specified locations.
- Will be required to support shipping functions and duties such as: loading, off-loading trucks, organizing and maintaining docks.
- Must be able to meet the physical demands and working conditions and environment listed below.
- Regular and timely attendance is required.
- Must be able to interact courteously and tactfully with managers and co-workers
- Consistently maintain a cooperative and productive level of performance.
- Maintain a neat, clean and uniformed appearance
- Any and all duties that many be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must Have a CDL Class A License
- Thorough understanding of DOT regulations and compliance with same.
- Must have minimum three (3) years professional Truck driving experience.
- Must have minimum 1-year professional Tractor Trailer driving experience.
- Must be actively driving
- Ability to Load/off-load product
- Ability to lift excess of 60 lbs occasionally
- Ability to complete all basic and recurring training.
- Exposure to temperatures as low as 32 degrees Fahrenheit during loading/unloading of product.
- Motor Vehicle Record requirements
- Must have a valid NY, NJ, CT, MD, DE, VA, DC or PA driver license
- No suspensions within the past 12 months and no more than 1 suspension in the past 3 years
- No more than 1 accident in the past three years
- No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 year
Who is FreshDirect:
FreshDirect is the northeast's leading online fresh food grocer, delivering directly to customers throughout seven states, including the New York City, Philadelphia, and District of Columbia metropolitan areas. FreshDirect is committed to sourcing the freshest and best-tasting meat, fish, produce, and specialty items through direct relationships with suppliers, growers, and farmers. FreshDirect is proud to have joined the multi-national grocery and technology organization, Ahold Delhaize, at the beginning of 2021. This acquisition will fuel FreshDirect’s growth as a leading eCommerce grocer in the United States.
From the beginning, FreshDirect has set out to provide something different. We are a community partner with a mission to deliver the highest quality and service that customers can find. This is an environment in which associates can innovate, grow and have successful careers—most of our leaders have come up through our ranks. And thanks to our team’s extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries.
Why choose FreshDirect?
We're a company that thrives on teamwork. Our evolution is driven by our passionate employees and investment in perfecting the technology that lets us deliver the highest-quality food. Our state-of-the-art facility creates an environment for innovation. We support our employees with on-the-job training for plant employees and drivers, team-building activities, workplace recognition opportunities, and by encouraging direct relationships with our suppliers in the field.
Great people deserve great perks. We offer comprehensive benefits, plus many workplace extras, including:
- Health Benefits and 401k plans
- A flexible and generous paid time off plan
- Learning & Development opportunities to grow your career at FreshDirect
- 20% off any orders placed through FreshDirect.com
- Access to FD Market, FreshDirect’s onsite discounted employee grocery store
- 24-hour access to the FreshDirect shuttle between our Bronx headquarters and the subway
- Regular events and barbecues to share our gratitude for our employees’ hard work
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Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Descriptions may be subject to change as the needs of the organization change.
As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, FreshDirect does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Furthermore, FreshDirect will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because they are disabled, a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam era, provided they are qualified and meets the requirements established by FreshDirect for the job.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:
Trucking driver type:
- Company driver
- Owner-operator
- Solo driver
Trucking home time:
Trucking route:
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person