Delivery Driver CDL-A Trainee

Upper Lakes Foods•Janesville, WI

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Upper Lakes Foods is hiring a Delivery Driver Trainee for its Janesville, Wisconsin location. The trainee supports food deliveries while learning logistics and developing driving skills in preparation for the Class A license test. The role involves working in the truck’s cooler and freezer sections and helping ensure products are delivered safely and in good condition. The position is described as 3rd shift and pays $23.00 per hour. Upper Lakes Foods is an independent wholesale food distributor serving foodservice operators throughout the Upper Midwest. Its customers include independent restaurants, assisted living facilities, schools, and national and regional foodservice chains. The company describes its mission as building value for customers, employees, suppliers, and communities through its products, people, and ideas. Final candidates must successfully complete a background check, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, pre-employment lift evaluation, and DOT drug screening. Employment offers are conditional on satisfactory results. The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates who may need reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CDL-A permit.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Pass the company’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) standards for hiring and insurability.
Basic comprehension of warehouse and delivery operations.
Ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.
Communication skills for interacting during deliveries.
Balance and coordination when maneuvering a loaded two-wheel cart down ramps.
Regular attendance.
Successful completion of a background check, MVR review, pre-employment lift evaluation, and DOT drug screening.

Responsibilities

Manually unload products using a two-wheel cart and metal truck ramps.
Work in the truck’s cooler and freezer sections.
Check customer invoices.
Complete temperature checks to help ensure food product quality.
Perform safety inspections of the truck and trailer.
Establish effective relationships within the department and community.
Develop driving knowledge and skills while preparing for the Class A license test.
Complete additional assignments as directed by management.