Delivery Driver Lead

US Foods • Livermore, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is seeking a Delivery Driver Lead, a role critical for the company's continuous growth and development. As one of the largest food distributors, US Foods is known for promoting from within, offering excellent training programs, and maintaining a focus on continuous improvement. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Great drivers are essential to the US Foods team, serving as important representatives of the organization who build trusting relationships with customers through integrity and reliability. The company's cultural beliefs define its work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service, aiming to help both customers and drivers succeed. US Foods is dedicated to providing Total Rewards that acknowledge and compensate associates for their hard work and dedication.

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 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

• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred

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

• continuous growth and development
• excellent training programs
• promoting from within
• Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees