CDL A Deliver Driver Wilkes Barre

US Foods•Wilkes-Barre, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is hiring a CDL A Delivery Driver in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The role delivers products to customers safely and on time, verifies deliveries and obtains customer signatures, provides professional customer service, performs vehicle inspections, and handles collections or payments when applicable. Drivers unload 100% touch freight using a two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand and place products in designated storage areas. The position involves frequent stops and driving in inclement weather, as well as working in multi-temperature environments as cold as 0 degrees. Drivers start at $38.11 per hour during training and receive component pay after training, based on factors such as stops, miles, and cases. Drivers may average $41.31 per hour after training. Eligible new hires may receive a $5,000 retention bonus. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch between 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Requirements

Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold a valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence, with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
Have at least 6 months of commercial driving experience in any industry, or at least 3 months of commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry.
Read and communicate in English, including holding a conversation, understanding highway traffic signs and signals, responding to official inquiries, and entering information on reports and records.
Be able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, or lower 20 to 80+ pounds of product during each shift.
Be able to drive and work in inclement weather, make frequent stops, and work in temperatures as low as 0 degrees.
Be able to continuously grasp and manipulate objects and frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb or balance, stoop or squat, kneel or bend, reach above the shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate a manual transmission; it may be required at specific locations.

Responsibilities

Deliver products to customers in a timely and safe manner.
Unload products efficiently using a two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand, and place them in designated storage areas.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures.
Provide professional customer service.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Handle collections and payments when applicable.
Perform other duties assigned by management.