Delivery Driver

US Foods•Sacramento, CA

25d•$42 - $47

About The Position

US Foods is hiring a CDL A Delivery Driver to transport and deliver products to customers safely and on time. The role involves driving on highways and city streets, navigating tight docks, and unloading products with precision. Drivers provide professional customer service and serve as a key link between US Foods and its customers. Routes may include Home Daily and Layover routes, and drivers must be flexible to meet business needs. This is a 100% touch-freight position involving frequent unloading by hand or with a two-wheeler or ramp. The position requires repetitive handling of products weighing 20 to 80+ pounds, frequent stops, and driving and working in inclement weather. Drivers must be comfortable working in temperatures as low as 0 degrees and performing a range of physical activities throughout each shift. The expected base rate is $41.70 to $47.10 per hour, depending on relevant experience, education, skills, function, geographic location, and other applicable factors. Overtime compensation may also be available. Benefits may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, an employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. Benefits begin on day one.

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.
Be able to read and communicate in English, hold a conversation, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and enter information on reports and records.
Be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and lower 20 to 80+ pounds of product repetitively during each shift.
Be able to drive and work in inclement weather and make frequent stops (10 or more per shift).
Be comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment 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; this 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 secure signatures.
Provide professional service to enhance the customer experience.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
Handle collections and payments when applicable.
Perform other duties assigned by management.