Delivery Driver, Lead Trainer

US Foods • Port Orange, FL

2d • $34 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is seeking a Delivery Driver, Lead Trainer to join their team. This role involves not only safely driving trucks and delivering products to customers but also training and mentoring new drivers. The position emphasizes safety, customer service, and compliance with company policies and DOT regulations. The company offers opportunities for growth and development, with a focus on promoting from within.

Requirements

• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience or three months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.

Nice To Haves

• Willing to do Team routes when needed

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Safety Performance Team and ensure that safety is a key focus.
• Train and mentor new drivers on company policies, procedures, and monitor compliance/performance.
• Perform customer site visits to determine feasibility of delivery.
• Partner with the Night Warehouse Supervisors on safety and visual aids/demonstrations.
• Perform post-accident ride-a longs with drivers to assist in identifying root cause analysis and re-training as necessary.
• Participate in offsite training and developmental opportunities.
• Must satisfactorily complete all company mandated trainings and assessments including US Foods Driver Onboarding program.
• Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled customer delivery times
• Carefully unload products from the trailer with a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place in designated customer storage areas
• Verify accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signatures
• Handle collections and payments from customers when applicable
• Professionally perform customer service responsibilities to enhance our client experience

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K
• life insurance
• strong safety culture
• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED