CDL A Local Reefer Delivery Driver in Lihue, HI
Drive My Way
United States
USD 32-36.5 / hour
Posted on Sep 15, 2025
Come work for Golden State Foods and the private fleet Quality Custom Distribution (QCD). We’re hiring CDL A Delivery Drivers in Lihue, HI. Drivers will haul and deliver multi-temperature control goods (frozen, refrigerated, and ambient) to restaurants across Kauai. QCD sets the standard in safety, service, innovation, and operational excellence. If you are looking for reliable home time, a 4-day work week, competitive pay, and great benefits, experience the QCD difference, it’s not just a job, it’s a career!
Join a company where your hard work keeps the nation fed—and you’re home in time for dinner.
Our business philosophy actively supports our associates through our four Core Values:
Join a company where your hard work keeps the nation fed—and you’re home in time for dinner.
- This position requires touch freight and food service experience
- Average Weekly Pay: $1,400 - $1,600
- $36.50 an hour ($32.00 base pay + 4.50 incentive pay)
- $4,000 relocation bonus!
- Guaranteed 40-hour workweek.
- Paid via direct deposit weekly
- Great company benefits starting on the 1st of the month following 15 days of employment:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 25k Life Insurance and AD&D - 100% Company Paid - additional coverage available for purchase
- Disability Insurance
- Leave of Absence paid at hourly rate
- 401(k) contribution eligibility begins immediately with company match after 6 months
- Employer-paid pension through Teamsters 996 (we pay over $3.92/hour into your pension).
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Up to 48 hours of sick/personal time
- Up to 30 hours of float time after 90 days
- 1 week vacation after 1 year; accrual up to 80 hours per year
- Tuition Reimbursement and advancement opportunities
- Paid training and paid orientation
- Perks: Free uniforms and employee discounts
- Home Daily!
- Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:00pm
- Route: Cover all Kauai with anywhere between 8-12 stops per day
- Level of Touch: Unloading Freight at each drop-off location
- Delivering and down stacking product in-store via dolly
- Late model 48' automatic reefers
- Electric Pallet Jack/Hand Dolly
- Lift gates - rear and side - 100% lift gates, no ramps!
- Provide exceptional customer service and maintain accurate delivery records
- Navigate various delivery conditions (cold, rain, snow, heat) and maneuver vehicles in difficult situations, such as narrow passageways.
- Unloads/loads product at store with assistance from store personnel.
- May be required to perform product backhaul when returning from dispatched route.
- Follow all DOT safety and compliance standards, including pre and post-trip inspections and maintaining driver records/logs.
- Must have a valid CDL A license and current DOT Medical card.
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have minimum of 1 year driving tractor-trailer experience
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- No more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years
- Must be able to frequently lift/handle cases ranging from 5-75 pounds.
- Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 75 lbs and deliver in all weather
- Must be able to handle all food products including pork
- No DUI/DWIs in last 10 years
- Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations
- Must be able to pass a MVR, pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Must be able to work holidays, nights, and weekends if needed
- Must be team player effectively communicate to maintain positive customer relations climate with other drivers/warehouse personnel/customers/supervisors.
- Hiring Radius: Ideally, drivers must live within 25 miles of Lihue, HI or be willing to relocate for this position, ($4,000 relocation bonus!)
Our business philosophy actively supports our associates through our four Core Values:
- Treat others like you want to be treated.
- Make the best product.
- Give the customer a fair deal.
- Maintain the highest standards.