Job Description

BECOME A US FOODS® DRIVER!

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

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Starting Hourly Pay:

• $18.95/hr.
• Increase after 90 days and at 1 year!

Schedule: 

• 5-8am dispatch time Tuesday - Saturday.

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

The Non CDL Driver is a delivery position responsible for driving a company vehicle limited to a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 25900. The position will be assigned stops to deliver foodservice products with a high level of service to customers. One year multi-stop delivery experience required or six month local delivery experience and/or foodservice industry experience. Must meet the medical requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT). All functions must be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Each item should account for 10% or more):
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.

EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status.

SUPERVISION: None.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: Transportation associates, Maintenance associates and other internal contacts.
• External: Customers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training:

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

Related Experience/Requirements:

• 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.
• One year multi-stop delivery experience required or 6 month 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 as 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. Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

• Occasionally: 1% - 33%.
• Frequently: 34% - 66%.
• Continuously: 67% - 100%.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• STAND: Frequently.
• WALK: Frequently.
• DRIVE: Frequently.
• SIT: Frequently.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:

• 1-10 lbs. (Sedentary) Occasionally.
• 10-20 lbs. (Light) Frequently.
• 25-50 lbs. (Medium) Frequently.
• 50-100 lbs. (Heavy) Occasionally.
• Over 100 lbs. (Very Heavy) Occasionally.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:

• 1-10 lbs. (Sedentary) Occasionally.
• 10-20 lbs. (Light) Occasionally.
• 20-50 lbs. (Medium) Occasionally.
• 50-100 lbs. (Heavy) Occasionally.
• Over 100 lbs. (Very Heavy) Never.

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• Push/pull Frequently - e.g.: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift.
• Climb/balance Frequently - e.g.: In/Out Truck/Trailer (2 vertical steps) to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side door steps and Platform of trailer. Stairs, truck and delivery ramps.
• Stoop/squat Occasionally.
• Kneel/bend Occasionally.
• Bend Frequently.
• Reach above shoulder Occasionally.
• Grasp objects Frequently - e.g.: Hand truck, boxes, cartons.
• Continuously - Steering wheel.
• Manipulate objects Frequently - e.g.: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paper work, truck gate, straps.
• Continuously - e.g.: truck gear shift.
• Twisting Frequently.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $18.95/hour and $19.95/hour.

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.

About US Foods:

US Foods® is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With nearly 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, we provide our customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions.

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Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Shift work, Weekend work,

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