Southwest Traders, Inc. is a full service distribution company delivering fresh, frozen, and dry products to national accounts, specialty ice cream & yogurt shops, juice & smoothie bars. SWT now has full distribution centers in CA, CO, TX & AZ.

Fast paced Food Service Distributor is currently seeking experienced Class A Delivery Drivers for our Distribution Center. We are seeking experienced, dependable, organized, team players preferably with a background in rout delivery services in food distribution. Many of our drivers are provided with a helper to support the delivery process.

RESPONSIBILITIES
A Southwest Traders delivery driver must be able to execute dispatch assignments, fulfill customer expectations and adhere to specific delivery procedures in accordance to company policy. The driver will be responsible for delivering a variety of products to accounts within a designated area. Multiple stops are required throughout the day that requires frequent exits and entry to and from the truck cab to conduct manual unloading of products. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Unloading and delivery of frozen, chilled and dry food products to customer locations within assigned route
Stock and or place products on customers’ shelves or another designed location when applicable
Collect payments from customers and record transactions
Resolve service complaints when able, issue credit memos for refused product, return product to warehouse and maintain effective communication with transportation supervisors, management and the sales department
Organize end-of-day paperwork for office administration
Perform Pre & Post trip inspections and maintain proper cold environment within delivery trailer
Clean warehouse, maintain temperature control and assist in upholding the highest level of AIB standards possible

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following is a list of duties that are essential to the Southwest Traders Delivery Driver position and employees must be capable of performing them at all times.

Must be able to execute basic and advanced driving methods in accordance to the type of equipment used by Southwest Traders and in compliance of all DOT regulations
Must be able to perform all delivery functions including:
Deciphering invoices, unloading the correct amount of products and delivering the items into store locations
Use of a two-wheel hand cart
Use of a trailer lift gate
Capable of easily recognizing customer products
Legibly and correctly completing necessary paperwork
Collection of money and the ability to quickly perform basic mathematic equations
Performing a daily delivery route routine while following specific customer guidelines for delivery methods
Communicating with various customers and providing exceptional customer service
Must be able to maintain minimum company standards in regard to through put, error percentage and on time delivery
The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, local area maps, driver handbook, invoices and credit memos
Must be able to perform Pre / Post trip inspections on a regular and ongoing basis
Must be capable and available to consistently complete the entire route which will require you to work the maximum on duty hours allowed by the DOT.
Performing the required job duties on a daily basis while working under the conditions listed below (see Working Conditions)

Job Requirements:
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Have at least 2 years tractor trailer, route driving experience (preferably delivering food and or beverage products)
Must have a clean 39 month MVR and be knowledgeable of all federal and state regulations as applicable to the DOT
Must have excellent customer service experience and strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays when needed
Must possess basic math skills
Must be self-motivated
Must pass pre-employment drug test
Current Class A driver license
Copy of medical card and copy of current DMV printout

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma and a minimum of two years class A driving experience (preferably with food delivery & route driving experience)

WORKING CONDITIONS
Long hours spent driving, walking, bending, reaching and lifting up to 80 lbs. Pushing and pulling heavy items on a cart both up and down ramps, stairs, service elevators, etc. Climbing in and out of a large commercial vehicle repeatedly throughout the day. Exposure to adverse climate conditions (hot, cold ànd wet).

• Location: Fresno, CA
• Compensation: from $14.00/hour
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