CDL A Delivery Driver - Hiring Immediately

Starting Pay: $25/hour

Weekly Shift: Monday - Saturday > 6am - 3pm with OT

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis.

• Load and unload the vehicle for multi-stop deliveries.

• Transport deliveries by driving assigned vehicles.

• Use hand truck to move product from the delivery vehicle into the customer location including going up and down stairs with product as necessary.

• Accurately record delivery information including operating a hand scanner and all company required documentation.

• Responsible for the proper documentation and disposition for any return product.

• Communicate delivery- customer issues to proper authority (i.e., Customer Service, Territory Manager, Transportation Supervisor, etc.).

• Deliver product to each of the designated stops following the stop sequence provided for the day.

• Unload product safely and stage product in the space(s) designated by customer.

• Check invoice for complete delivery. Process paperwork and damaged merchandise if any.

• Collect payments if necessary.

• Monitor refrigeration system on the delivery vehicle on a consistent basis for safety; follow all safe food handling procedures.

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections such as monitoring fluid levels, tires, windshield wash and replenishing fuel.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

Related Experience/Requirements:

• Non CDL Driver and Class A CDL Drivers accepted

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

• Valid U.S. driver’s license issued by the state of legal residence with proper endorsements if required. No more than two convictions in the past two-year period for traffic violations, no DUI convictions in the past three years, no driver’s license suspensions in the past three years. Must be able to pass DOT physical.

• No commercial or professional driving experience required, but preferred. One year of multi-stop delivery experience is preferred or six months local delivery experience and/or foodservice industry experience.

• Hand cart delivery experience preferred.

• Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations.

• Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).

• Must pass pre-employment testing (including items such a Background Check)

• Have knowledge of area and/or map reading abilities.

• Use safe lifting and loading techniques

• Great interpersonal/customer service skills.

• Availability to work on weekends, Holidays and overtime in order to service customers

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 
To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:

• • Building Customer Loyalty

• • Managing Work

• • Adaptability

• • Building Trust

• • Follow-up

• • Communication

• • Demonstrate Defensive Driving techniques

No more than two convictions in the past two year period for traffic violations. No more than one of these may be a serious as defined by DOT (e.g., leaving scene of an accident, reckless driving, homicide/assault, eluding police, at fault offense, refusing a breathalyzer test, committing a felony with a vehicle) violation or result of an accident - company or private vehicle; No DUI convictions within past three years, regardless of type of vehicle operated; no driver's license suspension within past three years (insurance and overweight tickets are excluded); and no termination by previous employer for failure to comply with safety regulations or for accident involvement.

Physical Requirements:
This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs. of material on a consistent basis, 100 lbs. on an occasional basis and repetitive motions. The work is performed primarily outdoors.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to pass DOT physical.  Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $25.00/hour and $25.00/hour.

As applicable, this role will also receive as appropriate: overtime compensation, component pay (i.e., based on cases, mileage, stops).

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here:

https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

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