BECOME A US FOODS® VAN DRIVER!We are looking for Van Drivers who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.
We help YOU make it! US FOODS® isone of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities w/ ongoing job skills and leadership development training.
The starting pay is $25.50 per hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 p.m.
*Hours subject to change based on business needs
Main Ingredients of the JobAs a US FOODS® Van Driver you will be critical to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. As a van driver, you will have an impact on our customers by delivering our meats, produce, frozen goods, groceries, dry goods, equipment, and supplies to their drop-off sites. Your efforts are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • 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.
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.***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***SUPERVISIONNoneRELATIONSHIPSInternal: Transportation associates, Maintenance associates and other internal contactsExternal: CustomersQUALIFICATIONSEducation/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.
- No commercial or professional driving experience required. 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. 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:1. STAND Frequently 2. WALK Frequently 3. DRIVE Frequently 4. SIT FrequentlyJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:1. 1-10 lbs. (Sedentary) Occasionally2. 10-20 lbs. (Light) Frequently 3. 25-50 lbs. (Medium) Frequently 4. 50-100 lbs. (Heavy) Occasionally5. Over 100 lbs. (Very Heavy) OccasionallyJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:1. 1-10 lbs. (Sedentary) Occasionally2. 10-20 lbs. (Light) Occasionally3. 20-50 lbs. (Medium) Occasionally4. 50-100 lbs. (Heavy) Occasionally5. Over 100 lbs. (Very Heavy) NeverJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:1. Push/pull Frequently – e.g.: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift2. 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.3. Stoop/squat Occasionally4. Kneel/bend Occasionally5. Bend Frequently6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally7. Grasp objects Frequently – e.g.: Hand truck, boxes, cartonsContinuously - Steering wheel 8. Manipulate objects Frequently – e.g.: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paper work, truck gate, strapsContinuously – e.g.: truck gear shift9. 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 hourly rate for this role is between $22.00 and $27.00 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:
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