CDL A Delivery Driver - Harrisburg, PA
Job Details
- Job Ref:
- 175472
- Location:
- Harrisburg, PA 17110
- Location Flexibility:
- Onsite
- Category:
- CDL Driver
- Job Type:
- Full-time
- Job Status:
- Non-exempt
- Pay Basis
- Hourly
- Pay Rate
- $30.35
- Brand
- UNFI
CDL A DELIVERY DRIVER - HARRISBURG, PA
Job Overview:
The CDL Driver is responsible for performing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and operating commercial equipment in a safe and efficient manner. This role requires a high level of skill in urban delivery environments, including navigating congested metropolitan areas, executing tight turns, and backing a 53-foot trailer in restricted spaces.
As a Delivery Driver, responsibilities also include delivering and unloading products, verifying order accuracy, reviewing and completing required documentation, correcting delivery discrepancies, and accurately entering trip data into onboard systems. Drivers are expected to maintain compliance with all safety regulations while delivering excellent customer service.
Job Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a tractor-trailer (53-foot trailer) in both regional and dense metropolitan environments
- Perform deliveries and unloading of products using appropriate equipment, including ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, and load bars
- Execute tight backing maneuvers and precise positioning in narrow streets, loading docks, and urban delivery locations
- This is a touch freight position, requiring frequent physical handling of product
- Adhere to all company safety policies and DOT regulations, minimizing accidents, traffic violations, and public complaints
- Immediately report any accidents or incidents to the Transportation Manager
- Conduct thorough vehicle inspections and promptly report defects using proper documentation (DCVR)
- Pick up backhauls and vendor supplies while ensuring all associated paperwork is complete and accurate
- Verify delivery accuracy, including product count and condition, ensuring orders match customer specifications
- Address and resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently
- Complete all required logs, timecards, and trip data entries accurately and on time
Job Requirements:
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and current DOT medical card
- Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience operating a 53-foot trailer in metropolitan/city environments
- Experience must include tight backing, narrow street navigation, and urban route delivery
- Demonstrated proficiency in safely operating an electric pallet jack in delivery settings
- Ability to pass a written exam and road test
- Working knowledge of DOT regulations and safety standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision
Work Environment:
- Dispatch window is between 1:00 PM to 6:00 AM
- Routes include layovers throughout Pennsylvania and surrounding states
- Frequent metropolitan deliveries, including high-traffic areas such as New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, DC
- Year-round operations in all weather conditions (4-season driving)
About UNFI:
We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering a wide variety of fresh, branded, and private-label products to community grocers and national retailers. As a leader in natural and organic foods, we continue to grow and evolve to meet the needs of a dynamic marketplace. Our team of over 29,000 employees operates across 58 distribution centers and corporate offices nationwide.
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.
- Company:
- UNFI Wholesale Inc.
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/provincial and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), Click HERE 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 (or retirement savings plan if in Canada); 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 (U.S. only), subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associate’s first year, but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $680 per week. After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role, there is no set salary. UNFI’s commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved, among other factors.
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 or for Canadian applicants in accordance with provincial human rights legislation.
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