Delivery Driver
About The Position
US Foods is hiring a CDL A Delivery Driver to deliver products to customers safely and reliably. The role involves driving on highways and city streets, backing into tight docks, and unloading products with precision. Drivers provide customer service and serve as a key link between US Foods and its customers. Training pay starts at $23.23 per hour; after training, drivers switch to component pay based on factors such as stops, miles, and cases. The posting states drivers may average $40 per hour after training and gives an expected base-rate range of $23.23 to $63.40 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with start times between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Benefits begin on day one.
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 food and/or beverage delivery.
- Read and communicate in English well enough to hold a conversation, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and enter information on reports and records.
- Be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and lower 20 to 80+ pounds of product repetitively during each shift.
- Be able to work in inclement weather, make frequent stops (10 or more per shift), and work 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; 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; the role is 100% touch freight.
- Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures.
- Provide professional service to enhance the customer experience.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
- Handle collections and payments when applicable.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
