Delivery Driver CDL-A

Upper Lakes Foods•Lakeville, MN

26d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Upper Lakes Foods is hiring a full-time, onsite Delivery Driver CDL-A in Northfield, Minnesota. The driver operates a tractor-trailer to deliver food products—including meat, produce, and frozen goods—to customers throughout the Upper Midwest. The role includes manually unloading products with a two-wheeled hand cart on metal truck ramps and providing a positive customer experience at each delivery site. Drivers must follow Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and maintain safe, timely deliveries. The position pays $85,000–$90,000 per year. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), life insurance, a health savings account, a flexible spending account, and paid time off. Final candidates must successfully complete a background check, motor vehicle record (MVR) check, pre-employment lift evaluation, and DOT drug screening before employment begins. Offers are conditional on satisfactory results.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL; at least one year of driving experience is preferred.
Ability to safely transport products using a two-wheeled hand cart; the total weight of products can be up to 500 pounds.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 60 pounds.
Familiarity with software for pre-trip inspections and invoice verification.
Ability to maintain delivery schedules.
Comfort working in diverse weather conditions.
Strong communication skills for interacting with customers.
Commitment to safety, teamwork, and integrity.
Successful completion of a background check, MVR check, pre-employment lift evaluation, and DOT drug screening is required before employment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of driving experience.

Responsibilities

Operate a tractor-trailer to deliver food products to customers.
Make timely deliveries of products such as meat, produce, and frozen goods.
Manually unload products using a two-wheeled hand cart on metal truck ramps.
Provide customer service and create a positive experience at each delivery site.
Comply with DOT regulations and prioritize safe delivery operations.
Use software for pre-trip inspections and invoice verification.
Maintain delivery schedules.