Cdl A Delivery Driver

Overview

Drive for a company striving to be the 'world's most caring distribution company' that serves Chick-fil-A restaurants through safety, care and excellence. As a CDL A driver at Chick-fil-A Supply St. Louis in Maryland Heights, MO, you'll: 

• Drive state-of-the-art trucks 
• Use the latest equipment to deliver product to multiple Chick-fil-A restaurants
• Have a flexible schedule that gets you home daily
• Earn competitive pay and benefits
• Work in an environment that fosters care for one another and provides opportunities for growth

"Chick-fil-A Supply takes care of their drivers to make it a better place to work. People want to be here, and we want to make sure people get home safe." -Gabe, lead driver, Chick-fil-A Supply

 

Who is Chick-fil-A Supply?We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc. and an innovative distribution service provider focused on understanding and meeting the unique needs of Chick-fil-A restaurants. Chick-fil-A Supply provides a seamless delivery experience that ensures restaurants have the food and products they need, when they need them. As part of the Chick-fil-A family, we extend a culture of care through all our operations. For more information, visit cfa-supply.com. 

 

Schedule:

• Sunday through Friday, start time between 7p.m. to 12a.m. until the work is done.
• All drivers receive two consecutive nights off every week, and everyone gets Saturday off.
• Generally, you'll work between 40 to 45+ hours per week during a 4 days 10-hour shift based on the routes available and the restaurants we serve.

Location: 13965 Riverport Place, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

Competitive Pay:  

• Guaranteed minimum 40-hour pay between $1,400 to $1,700 per week based on driving experience.
• Overtime will be paid for hours worked over 40 hours per week

Benefits: On top of annual earnings, you will get an additional $22,000+ worth of benefits per year!

• Food and Drinks Provided: Free meals, snacks, and drinks as part of your workday!  
• Generous Paid Time Off:  
• PTO: Accrue up to 3 weeks of PTO your first year with immediate access to 40 hours upon hire
• Wellness: 16 hours per year
• Holidays: 7 days per year and 1 floating holiday

• Health Insurance Options: A variety of health insurance options for medical, dental and vision, including a no premium health insurance option for individuals and families
• Retirement: 401(k) with 5% match for eligible employees 
• Education Investment Plan: We offer a $45,000 lifetime maximum benefit for continued education of eligible Team Members!
• Additional benefits to help you thrive in all areas of life, including emotional, social, physical, financial, and spiritual! 

Equipment: You will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and around-the-clock resources, including:

• Tractor: Brand new Kenworth T680 automatic tractor with leather, air ride seats; truck GPS; rear and side view cameras when reversing
• Trailer: 48" Great Dane featuring electric side lift gates with gutter guard and tandem lights over rear tires.
• Power Sleds: Battery-powered pallet jacks to easily move product into restaurants.
• Mobile Devices: Samsara devices, a mobile app that shows where to park and unload at each restaurant and ELD charging in the cab.
• In House Maintenance Team: Chick-fil-A Supply onsite mechanics keep equipment running smoothly.

Responsibilities

Efficiency and Organization:

• Make safe, timely deliveries within established Restaurant delivery windows
• Unload and stage product at 4-6 Restaurants per shift
• Complete all pickup and returns (e.g., pallets, carts, etc.) from Restaurants, and properly submit paperwork
• Upon return to the DC, assist in unloading the truck and putting away equipment (e.g., hand truck)

Safety First:

• Keep vehicle clean and report maintenance issues
• Operate within hours-of-service limits per the use of an electronic logging device (ELD)
• Maintain an acceptable Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) record
• Follow all pre- and post-trip equipment inspection and DVIR reporting procedures
• Routine audit of vehicle registration, permits, insurance, IFTA, and other required documents
• Follow all policies and procedures in the FSMA regarding safe food transport
• Have and maintain an acceptable MVR in compliance with DOT requirements 

Communication and Care:

• Lead with care when connecting with everyone you encounter by exhibiting honor, dignity, and respect
• Build relationships with Restaurant Operators to learn about best practices at each delivery location
• Collaborate with team leaders before and after trips to assess unload time, delivery issues, continuous improvement initiatives and other aspects of the job

Additional Opportunities and Professional Development: Other duties and growth opportunities may also be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)

 

Driving Experience: 1+ years Tractor/Trailer Experience

DOT and Company Policy Requirements:

• Meet all DOT (FMCSA) requirements
• At least 21 years of age
• Class A CDL License from the State of residence
• Complete a D.O.T Application (Clearing House)
• Successfully passing MVR requirements for CDL and medical card, a drug test, and background check.
• No preventable D.O.T. recordable accidents within the past 3 years
• No more than 2 of the same type of moving violations in the last 3 years; no more than 3 moving violations in past 3 years; no DUI/DWI convictions in past 10 years.

Extreme Temperature: To help maintain food safety requirements, drivers need to be able to work in rotation through extreme temperatures (-10F to 100F). Work is performed in all weather conditions and usually at night.

 

Heavy Weights: Reach, bend, and stoop while lifting up to 65 pounds per case during most of your shift. Occasionally you will use mechanical assistance to move up to 2,000 pounds.

 

Schedule: Flexibility is needed during weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts according to business needs. Drivers may run routes as part of a team, or as an individual driver.

Travel: 5% for Chick-fil-A Operator/market visits, supplier visits, and related conferences

Preferred Qualifications

You'll be a great addition to our team if you're a safe, professional driver with a passion for customer service with prior food service (key drop) delivery experience. You're a team player who specializes in accurate and efficient deliveries. You're not afraid to share ideas to help support continued innovation. And, of course, you follow all company policies, laws, and regulations regarding commercial drivers with a CDL A License.

Minimum Years of Experience1Travel Requirements5%Required Level of EducationHigh SchoolEmployment Type: FULL_TIME