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Palmer Food Services Delivery Driver (Non-CDL), Utica NY in Utica, New York
$1000 SIGNING BONUS; paid in $333.33 increments every 90 days! Plus FREE ground beef for a year!
Why Palmer Food Services?
We offer competitive wages and a generous benefit package that contributes a significant amount to your total compensation and your personal well-being. Additionally, there are opportunities to distinguish yourself and move up in our established company through excellent performance and by contributing to our company mission, vision, and values. We value each member of our diverse and talented team - because at Palmer Food Services, our associates are our unfair advantage.
What We Value:
Honesty & Integrity
Service & Excellence
Collaboration & Teamwork
Family & Community
Dependability & Loyalty
Compassion
Roles and Responsibilities:
On time arrival and prompt dispatch of delivery vehicles including pre-trip inspection, load check, and daily dispatch inspection
Dressing appropriately using the uniforms and apparel provided by Palmer Food Services on a daily basis
Preparation and completion of the appropriate paperwork mandated by the Department of Transportation and Palmer Food Services including but not exclusive of the reconciliation report, driver log (when applicable), DVIR (driver vehicle inspection report), pre-trip mileage sheet, product return sheet, vacation request forms, and any forms needed concerning benefits.
Learn and understand the appropriate invoicing and product return paperwork to accurately account for all products being delivered or returned.
Perform and document a pre-trip and post-trip inspection of every piece of equipment used on every workday.
The safe operation of a delivery vehicle following the guidelines set forth by the Department of Transportation and policies instituted by Palmer Food Services.
Accurate delivery of a wide range of products to various customers in a safe manner and in a way that is not detrimental to the integrity of the product.
Proper customer relations to insure continued business.
Delivery of products using a delivery vehicle, handcart, ramp, and any other piece of equipment used in prompt, safe deliveries
Communicate with transportation department personnel using cell phones.
Recording of mileage and delivery time daily
Taking personal care of vehicle driven pertaining to cleanliness and maintenance.
Attend and promptly arrive to all Transportation departmental meetings that have been stated as mandatory.
Train new drivers on routes.
Qualifications:
A High School diploma or GED.
Clean New York State Driver’s License
Must have the ability to lift product weighing up to 100 lbs.
Required to climb in and out of a delivery vehicle and operate said vehicle in a safe manner.
Must be able to walk, bend, lift, and operate a handcart up and/or downstairs.
Previous food service or delivery experience a plus.
Salary:
- $20.00- $21.00/ hour
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a Delivery Driver to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, sit, operate warehouse
Must be able to use hands to handle and feel objects, perform fine finger movements, reach with hands and arms, and have the ability to see, talk, and hear.
Possess normal vision with or without correction and able to distinguish colors
Possess fluent speech in English, writing and communication skills necessary to effectively carry out job functions
Benefits of working Full-Time at Palmer Food Services:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Benefit Time (PTO, Holiday and Sick)
401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
Eligibility for Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
15% Employee Discount on Retail Grocery Items (Includes Fresh Meat & Seafood)
Associate Discounts on Warehouse Food Products
Employee Appreciation Events
And much more