Delivery Driver

US Foods•Fontana, CA

25d

About The Position

US Foods is hiring a CDL A Delivery Driver to safely deliver products to customers and provide dependable, professional service. The role includes navigating highways and city streets, backing into tight docks, and unloading products with precision. Drivers start at $33.71 per hour plus component pay based on factors such as stops, miles, and cases; the posting says drivers average $38 per hour including component pay. The expected base rate is between $33.71 and $38.00, and compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other applicable factors. Start times vary by route assignment, with evening starts between 8 p.m. and midnight. This is a 100% touch-freight position requiring repetitive handling of products and frequent stops. Drivers work in a multi-temperature environment, including temperatures as low as 0 degrees, and may drive and work in inclement weather. Benefits may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, an employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. Registering with the FMCSA Clearinghouse is required by the Department of Transportation.

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, including conversing, understanding highway traffic signs and signals, responding to official inquiries, and entering information on reports and records.
Lift, carry, push, pull, or lower 20 to 80+ pounds of product repeatedly during each shift.
Drive and work in inclement weather and make frequent stops (10 or more per shift).
Be comfortable working in temperatures as low as 0 degrees.
Continuously grasp and manipulate objects.
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.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures.
Provide professional customer service.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Handle collections and payments when applicable.
Perform other duties assigned by management.