Truck Driver - CDL A (Mon-Fri 2:30am-4:30am Start)

John Vena Inc.Philadelphia, PA

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Truck Driver- CDL AShift: Monday- Friday, 2:30am- 4:30am startType: Full-Time Pay Rate: $24 - $28 per hour depending on experienceStart Date: ASAPJob OverviewBring on the fruits and veg! As a Driver for our Logistics team, you will work to distribute some of the most interesting, exciting, and fun specialty produce to retailers, food service distributors, and food manufacturers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. It's one of the most important jobs in our company! This fast-paced role is for collaborative, energetic, and upbeat people!What Makes This Job GreatThere are lots of other jobs out there with big-name companies. Why choose JVI? Here’s what we think:

Never Boring: As a Truck Driver distributing our produce, and you’ll be a key part of the process of getting healthy food from farms to tables.
Feel at Home: JVI is a family-owned business, and we are a close-knit team – here you are a name, not a number.
Teammates You Can Rely On: Many of our employees have been on the team for 20+ years. They know JVI is a great place to work, and stay!
Great Benefits: From FREE high-quality medical and dental insurance for you AND your dependents to a retirement plan with a generous employer match, you and your family will be well taken care of at JVI.
Weekly Paycheck: Don’t wait for that paycheck. JVI sends you home with cash every week. You may even pick up some overtime pay.
Skills Training: We offer ongoing training so you can improve your resume. We will ensure you are trained and certified to operate all warehouse equipment including forklifts and electric pallet jacks.

What Makes You a Great CandidateWe are looking for diverse, energetic, collaborative people who love fast-paced work and have an eye for detail.

Eye for Detail – We need your expertise to ensure orders are delivered timely to our customers and that their orders are complete.
Dedication & Motivation – If you love going the extra mile to make customers happy, you’ll do well here.
Reliable & Responsible – We need you! Can you show up for your teammates?
Excellent communication and time management planning skills – Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with customers and team members.
Great time management planning skills and meeting strict deadlines – Delivering produce on time, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining high quality performance.
Ability to work independently – Taking initiative, performing tasks with minimal supervision, strong problem-solving skills, and taking ownership.
Operate our company’s trucks safely and efficiently – Be in compliance with all safety regulations, traffic laws, and company policies, in addition to demonstrating excellent driving skills.
Eligibility to Work in US – You must be eligible to work in the US.
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid CDL Class A level license with clean driving record
2+ years of experience
Fresh produce knowledge preferred

About the JobWhat does a JVI Truck Driver do? Your primary focus will be loading and unloading products as well as transporting products to and from our customers’ locations, big and small. You’ll become an expert in handling fresh fruits and vegetables.Our Truck Drivers don’t just transport produce. You’ll also plan delivery schedules and routes to achieve the most efficient and timely delivery of product, review orders and ensure that they are accurate and that quality is up to company standards, as well as follow all driver safety laws while maintaining a clean and safe truck at all times. Maintaining operational logs, assisting with product pickup and order consolidation, and assisting customers with any questions and/or concerns with their orders are also important tasks.Safety First: We are a SAFETY FIRST culture here at JVI – full stop. We have policies in place to ensure this is a safe, healthy environment for you and all our team members. About the BenefitsOk, so what’s really in it for you? Let’s get down to it:

Competitive wage, paid weekly
Opportunity for overtime pay
FREE healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) for you AND your dependents
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Paid holidays (after 90-day probation period)
Paid sick time
Optional Aflac short-term disability, life insurance, and accident plans
Range of available shifts
True full-time – We DO NOT cut hours!
Free coffee & snacks

About John Vena Inc.John Vena Inc. (AKA JVI) is a specialty produce wholesaler, distributor, and importer. We’ve been in business since 1919 – that’s more than 100 years! We source fruits, vegetables, and herbs from hundreds of growers around the world and distribute them to retailers, foodservice distributors, and food manufacturers up and down the East Coast. Our home is in the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market in Southwest Philadelphia. You can’t miss our facility – the building is more than a quarter mile long!How to Get StartedYou can apply right here online. We just need some basic information and a resume to get started. If you need help with your application, or you have questions about a job, you can contact us here: https://www.johnvenaproduce.com/contact-us .

John Vena Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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