Delivery Driver CDL-A

Upper Lakes Foods • Northfield, MN

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About The Position

Upper Lakes Foods is hiring a CDL-A Delivery Driver to transport food products to customers throughout the Upper Midwest. The driver operates a tractor-trailer on scheduled delivery routes and delivers products such as meat, produce, and frozen goods. The role involves unloading products, completing pre-trip inspections, verifying invoices using company technology, and following DOT regulations and company safety procedures. Drivers manage their routes independently with team support. Routes operate primarily during overnight hours. Annual earnings are stated as $85,000–$90,000. Final candidates must successfully complete a background check, motor vehicle record check, pre-employment lift evaluation, and DOT drug screening before starting employment; offers are conditional on satisfactory results.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Ability to safely maneuver a loaded two-wheel cart with product loads up to 350–500 lbs.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally more than 60 lbs.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, teamwork, and completing work correctly.
• Successful completion of a background check, MVR check, pre-employment lift evaluation, and pre-employment DOT drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• One year of commercial driving experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor-trailer on scheduled delivery routes.
• Deliver and unload food products accurately and on time.
• Use a two-wheeled hand cart and metal truck ramps to move products.
• Complete pre-trip inspections and verify invoices using company technology.
• Navigate changing road and weather conditions.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety procedures.
• Keep the delivery route organized and efficient.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed