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Brown Foodservice

Supplies food and kitchen products to operators

Route Delivery Driver - Class A CDL

Full-TimeUpdated
No salary listed
Entry
Mt Sterling, KY, USA
In PersonBased out of the Mt. Sterling shuttle point; deliveries are made to multiple customer sites.
Vehicle Operation & DeliveryTruck & Heavy Vehicle Driving

About the job

Requirements
  • Must know and adhere to Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must possess a valid Class A commercial driver's license.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to perform essential job functions.
  • Must be able to perform repetitive lifting of 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to communicate with the management team, drivers, sales staff, and customers.
  • Must be able to use new applications and proprietary software.
  • Basic math skills are required.
  • Must meet company standards for attendance and punctuality.
  • Must be able to drive a tractor-trailer safely in adverse weather conditions, including darkness, rain, wind, snow, or ice.
  • Must be able to use a dolly or hand truck to lift and shift loads across wet, dry, icy, bumpy, or uneven terrain with frequent curbs and obstructions.
  • Must routinely load and unload product at multiple customer sites daily.
  • Candidates must pass a background check, drug screen, and other job requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Drive a tractor-trailer and perform product deliveries along assigned routes, along with related duties, to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Comply with federal and state laws related to the Department of Transportation and other applicable traffic regulations.
  • Maintain accuracy of delivered products and prevent damage due to mishandling.
  • Immediately communicate problems to the Transportation Supervisor by phone.
  • Inspect the tractor-trailer for defects before and after trips.
  • Drive the tractor-trailer to destinations, apply knowledge of commercial driving regulations, and maneuver the vehicle on roads and customer premises.
  • Maintain an electronic driver log according to Department of Transportation regulations.
  • Maintain telephone contact with the supervisor to receive delivery or pickup instructions.
  • Follow transportation policies, food and personal safety regulations, and company personnel policies and procedures.
  • Meet company standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.
  • Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to support efficient transportation operations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the company

Brown Foodservice distributes food, beverages and kitchen supplies to restaurants, convenience stores, caterers and institutional food operators in Appalachia and surrounding areas. Its catalog spans fresh and frozen foods, pantry items, packaging, cleaning products and equipment, letting customers buy ingredients and operating supplies from one distributor. Orders move through its Louisa warehouse for delivery across Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia and Indiana, while the public can place pickup orders through its Cash & Carry service. The company earns revenue from these product sales. Brown Foodservice was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Louisa, Kentucky.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Louisa, KY

Founded

1942

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What believers are saying

  • Purchasing has collective scale: Brown Foodservice accesses UniPro's buying power while remaining independently owned.
  • Driving has a training path: Brown Foodservice's full-time Louisa trainees receive license preparation and post-license trainers.
  • Sales has base pay: Brown Foodservice advertises $55,000-$75,000 annually, experience-based, for full-time Beckley sales representatives.

What critics are saying

  • Beckley salespeople working full-time for Brown Foodservice need auto insurance with $300,000 bodily-injury and $100,000 property-damage limits.
  • Brown Foodservice's Louisa night selectors work full-time schedules including nights, weekends, holidays and required overtime.
  • Full-time selectors in Louisa lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and up to 80 occasionally at Brown Foodservice.

What makes Brown Foodservice unique

  • Ownership spans generations: Brown Foodservice is a fourth-generation family-owned and operated distributor.
  • Sourcing extends beyond stock: Brown Foodservice reports access to more than 27,000 products.
  • Exclusive labels broaden sales: Brown Foodservice's brands include Golden Brown Chicken, Mama Bruno's pizza and Appalachian Morning coffee.

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