Commercial Straight Truck Driver

Be Home Daily!

Kast Distributors Inc., located in Southern New Jersey, is a premier distributor of a broad line of food service products, serving NJ, PA, DE and MD.

We’re growing by leaps and bounds and are on the lookout for outstanding people to join our Route Delivery Team!

What You’ll Do:

1. Implement safe and efficient operating procedures while meeting established schedules, operating a 26 Ft. Refrigerated Straight Truck w/ lift gate.

2. Perform duties in a manner that promotes Superior Customer Service, making daily deliveries to our growing customer base, throughout each day.

3. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspection of equipment.

4. Maintain and update driving and safety skills.

5. Communicate with supervision to receive instructions, report delays or safety hazards, and report accidents involving the driver or Company equipment.

6. Drive trucks with a swept cargo box and clean windows and mirrors.

7. Must be able to use handcart, pallet jack, lift gate and Reefer controls

What you’ll need:

1. Must possess a valid Class A CDL or Class B CDL

2. Must have a clean Driver’s Abstract.

3. Must be able to work the maximum hours allowed under D.O.T. Hours of Service Regulations, while maintaining outstanding safety and attendance

4. Must pass an employment record, drug screen and driving test on company equipment

5. Possess the ability to lift 50+ lbs multiple times. Ability to push/pull handcarts and pallet jacks - pallets up to 400lbs. Will be required to stand, walk, push, pull, bend, reach, and climb at times. Must be able to navigate stairs with handcart and must be able to perform all of these tasks SAFELY!

7. Ability to communicate with internal and external customers effectively and always maintain professionalism in all you do.

8. Foodservice route delivery experience is a plus!

What we offer:

• Competitive Wages and multiple bonus incentives
• Outstanding Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription and more!
• Modern and safe equipment.
• Full Time / Year Round Position.
• Be home each night.
• A chance to join an amazing company experiencing explosive growth!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Home daily
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Year round work

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus
• Safety bonus

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver
• Solo driver

Trucking route:

• Local
• Regional

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Straight Truck: 1 year (Required)
• In-store Delivery: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)

Work Location: In person