Delivery Driver

US Foods•Tampa, FL

24d•$33 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is hiring a CDL A Delivery Driver in Tampa, Florida. Drivers deliver products safely and on time, unload freight at customer locations, verify deliveries, provide professional customer service, conduct vehicle inspections, and handle collections or payments when applicable. The role involves 100% touch freight and frequent stops, including navigating highways and city streets and backing into tight docks. The schedule is Monday through Saturday, with Sunday and one other day off; shifts start between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. The expected base rate is $32.60 to $34.23 per hour, with overtime compensation potentially available. Benefits may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, an employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Requirements

Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold a valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence, with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
Have at least 6 months of commercial driving experience in any industry, or at least 3 months of commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry.
Be able to read and communicate in English, hold a conversation, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and enter information on reports and records.
Be able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and lower 20 to 80+ pounds of product during each shift.
Be able to drive and work in inclement weather and make frequent stops (10 or more per shift).
Be comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment as low as 0 degrees.
Be able to continuously grasp and manipulate objects and frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb or balance, stoop or squat, kneel or bend, reach above the shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate a manual transmission; this may be required at specific locations.

Responsibilities

Deliver products to customers in a timely and safe manner.
Unload products efficiently using a two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand, and place them in designated storage areas.
Verify deliveries with customers and secure signatures.
Provide professional service to enhance the customer experience.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Handle collections and payments when applicable.
Perform other duties assigned by management.