Class A Driver

Individual FoodService has extensive experience providing service to every type of food service industry. IFS, located in Bell, has over 90 years of experience providing quality goods to clients large and small. In operation since 1926, IFS is Southern California's premier distributor of food, paper, plastic, packaging, janitorial, and smallwares products.

We are seeking dependable and friendly Class A truck drivers who can consistently ensure safe and accurate deliveries.

**Sign on Bonus -$2,500.00 to be paid after 90 days of employment.**

Starting Pay: $23.65/hr
Our ideal driver is detail-oriented, and efficient.

Truck Driver Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle
• Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit
• Transport goods from the place of origin to assigned destination
• Pick-up loads and organizes goods in an ordered, logical manner
• Ensure contents are properly secured inside of the truck to prevent breakage or damage
• Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations
• Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries
• Communicate with dispatch as needed
• Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
• Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
• Track and report working hours
• Adhere to company rules and regulations
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
• Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
• Make safety a priority at all times

 Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Valid Class A driver’s license required
• 2+ years proven experience with tractor-trailer driving preferred
• Clean driving record with no moving violations
• Must pass a background check, physical and drug test
• Skilled at driving large vehicles
• Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
• Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
• Physically and mentally fit
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
• Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
• An innate sense of direction
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
• High level of composure and good stress management

We offer an excellent benefits package such as health, dental, vision and life insurance, 401K, paid vacations and holidays. All applicants must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test.

EEOC: Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender ,pregnancy, mental or physical disability, medical condition, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.