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OVERVIEW:
As a Delivery Driver, you must have solid understanding of receiving and shipping functions and display good time management, computer, and math skills. It is also important that you have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Our successful drivers require specific certifications, knowledge, and experience as outlined below:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Pre and post trip inspection of their vehicle utilizing safe and effective loading and handling procedures.
• Reviewing paperwork for completeness and accuracy, checking orders for correct number of boxes, correcting addresses and support documentation, completing timecards, entering trip data into on-board computer.
• Complying with FMCSA regulations.
• Operates vehicle safely within UNFI guidelines minimizing accidents, traffic violations and complaints from the public.
• Reports any accident immediately to the Transportation Manager/Department.
• Keeps vehicles well maintained, safe, and secure. Reports any defects promptly using DCVR form.
• Picks up supplies and back hauls from vendors. Completes related paperwork.
• Addresses and resolves customer problems as appropriate.
• Attends mandatory driver's meetings, training or administrative sessions as required.
• Maintains the Company's professional reputation to customers, the public and company employees. Projects professional image by dressing in company provided clothing.
• Assumes other related duties as required or assigned.
• Delivering and unloading products utilizing equipment, including tractor trailer, lift gates, pallet jacks, load bars, and other devices which assist delivery. Verifies piece count, leaves the appropriate paperwork and secures the required signatures and store stamps (when applicable) on delivery documents.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid medical card as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration and a valid state specific Commercial Driver's License.
• Ability to pass a written exam and road test.
• Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) law and mandates and understanding of UNFI's safety standards.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Compensation:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
UNFI's compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company's sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act .