Delivery Carrier Driver

Job Summary

As a US FOODS Driver, you will play a critical role in our team and be one of the important faces of our organization. Your efforts will have a direct impact on our customers by delivering our products to their drop-off site.

Roles and Duties:

• Drive trucks carefully to customer sites and ensure timely deliveries as per the appointed schedule
• Transfer merchandise from the trailer utilizing equipment like a two-wheeler or pallet jack, or by manual labor, and position them in the designated customer storage zones
• Verify the accuracy of deliveries by cross-checking with customers and getting the correct signatures
• Attend to customer payments and collections as and when required
• Enhance the client experience through the proficient execution of customer service duties
• Inspect all equipment carefully both before departure and upon arrival

Physical Requirements

• Prospective candidates should be able to repetitively lift, carry, push, and pull products of varying weights, ranging from 20 to over 80 pounds during their shifts
• The role demands the ability to navigate through harsh weather conditions and make frequent stops (10 or more per shift) with ease

What You Bring to the Table

• Sign up and create an account for the FMCSA Clearinghouse
• Being 21 years old is a prerequisite
• Possessing a legitimate CDL Class A from the state of legal residence, endorsed as needed, and meeting DOT requirements is obligatory
• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR three months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required
• Proficiency in driving a manual car is desired and could be a necessity in certain locations
• The ability to hold conversations, interpret highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and input data accurately is crucial for this role.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay is determined by the pertinent experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.
• The chosen candidate will receive additional compensation for overtime work and a bonus for remaining in the role.
• The benefits for this position consist of health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid leave, disability assistance, stock purchase plans, and life insurance coverage.

Why US Foods

US Foods helps its clients to Establish It, through various offerings that have an impact on the neighborhoods in which we are located. The company provides a plethora of opportunities for talented and proactive employees to thrive.

Drivers employed by US Foods are instrumental in upholding the company's reputation for exceptional service and reliability, standing out as dedicated professionals who prioritize building strong connections with customers. Their efforts are essential in driving the company's success and maintaining its strong relationships.

At the core of these initiatives lies our cultural ethos, the guiding principles that inform our dedication to our professional conduct, teamwork, and client service. By working together, we enable our clients to achieve their objectives and prioritize the well-being and success of our drivers

The philosophy at US Foods centers on Total Rewards to reward and show appreciation for the dedication and hard work of our team.