CDL Class A Driver

Job Description

Central Pet Distribution is hiring experienced route delivery drivers to hand‑unload deliveries at specialty pet stores, grocery stores, and retail accounts. Our team supplies customers with top brands such as Nylabone, Kaytee, and Aqueon. If you are a customer‑service focused driver who is dependable, responsible, and committed to safety, this may be the job for you.

Santa Fe Springs, CA Distribution Center

Routes span from San Diego, through the Central Valley (Los Robles, Tulare, Visalia), south to Yuma, AZ, and east to New Mexico and Utah.

4‑day work week. Overnight service may be required based on route.

$28.00‑$29.00 per hour depending on experience.

• Deliver product within a specific geographical area, some two‑day runs required.
• Arrange the delivery of returned goods.
• Develop relationships with back‑door receivers, store personnel, and store owners.
• Accurately account for checks when delivering cash‑on‑delivery.
• Make deliveries via lift gate and electronic pallet jack, and use a dolly to product for stores without trailer‑high docks.
• Practice exceptional safety measures when driving.
• Display excellent customer service while interacting with pet store owners and employees.
• Complete delivery documents accurately.

• Two or more years of verifiable driving experience with a current and clean Class A CDL.
• Experience using electric pallet jack, manual pallet jack, 2‑wheel collapsible dolly, and lift gate safely.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Responsible, reliable, and dependable work habits.
• Ability to lift and move cartons up to 60 pounds throughout a normal shift.
• Energetic and personable, looking for a career opportunity.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Work is conducted in company‑provided trucks and trailers, warehouse facilities, and at customer locations.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more
• Education Assistance (college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on‑demand pay
• Paid parental leave

Central Garden & Pet is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.