CDL A Local Reefer Delivery Driver in Waipahu, HI

Company: Golden State Foods
Location: Waipahu
Posted on: June 18, 2026

Job Description:

Come work for Golden State Foods and the private fleet Quality Custom Distribution (QCD). We're hiring CDL A Delivery Drivers in Waipahu, HI. Drivers will haul and deliver multi-temperature control goods (frozen, refrigerated, and ambient) to restaurants across O'ahu. 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. This position requires touch freight and food service experienceCompensation

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,400 - $1,600
  • $35.69 an hour for the first 10 shift hours (your base hourly pay rate will be $26.94, plus an additional $0.25 hourly night shift premium, and a daily quality pay incentive of $85.00 per day, equating to $8.50 per hour for the first 10 shift hours).
  • Guaranteed 40-hour workweek.
  • Paid via direct deposit weeklyBenefits & Perks
    • 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 discountsHome Time, Route, & Schedule
          • Home Daily!
          • Schedule: 4-day work week with 10-12 hour shifts (one weekend day required; additional days as needed)
          • Dispatch: Times will vary by route (typically 2pm)
          • Route: Cover all O'ahu 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 dollyEquipment
              • Late model 48' automatic reefers
              • Electric Pallet Jack/Hand Dolly
              • Lift gates - rear and side 100% lift gates, no ramps!Additional Responsibilities
                • 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. Qualifications
                  • 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 50 miles of Waipahu, HI or be willing to relocate for this position Founded in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) is a division of Golden State Foods that provides custom foodservice distribution to top restaurant brands across the U.S. With 20+ strategically located DCs and 17,000+ weekly deliveries, QCD is a fast-growing, people-first company headquartered in Irvine, CA.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.

Keywords: Golden State Foods, Honolulu , CDL A Local Reefer Delivery Driver in Waipahu, HI, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Waipahu, Hawaii