NON CDL Driver

US Foods•Perth Amboy, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is seeking a NON CDL Driver to join their team. This role involves transporting deliveries by driving assigned vehicles, loading and unloading, and using a hand truck to move product into customer locations. The driver will be responsible for accurate record-keeping, handling return product, communicating customer issues, and ensuring safe food handling procedures. The position requires performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections and other assigned duties. US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor with a culture of promoting from within and offering excellent training programs.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Valid U.S. driver’s license issued by the state of legal residence with proper endorsements if required.
No more than two convictions in the past two-year period for traffic violations, no DUI convictions in the past three years, no driver’s license suspensions in the past three years.
Must be able to pass DOT physical.
One year multi-stop delivery experience required or 6 month local delivery experience and/or foodservice industry experience.
Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations.
Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Must pass pre-employment testing (including items such as a Background Check).
Have knowledge of area and/or map reading abilities.
Use safe lifting and loading techniques.
Great interpersonal/customer service skills.
Availability to work on weekends, Holidays and overtime in order to service customers.
No more than two convictions in the past two year period for traffic violations.
No more than one of these may be a serious as defined by DOT (e.g., leaving scene of an accident, reckless driving, homicide/assault, eluding police, at fault offense, refusing a breathalyzer test, committing a felony with a vehicle) violation or result of an accident - company or private vehicle; No DUI convictions within past three years, regardless of type of vehicle operated; no driver's license suspension within past three years (insurance and overweight tickets are excluded); and no termination by previous employer for failure to comply with safety regulations or for accident involvement.
Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Hand cart delivery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis.
Load and unload the vehicle for multi-stop deliveries.
Transport deliveries by driving assigned vehicles.
Use hand truck to move product from the delivery vehicle into the customer location including going up and down stairs with product as necessary.
Accurately record delivery information including operating a hand scanner and all company required documentation.
Responsible for the proper documentation and disposition for any return product.
Communicate delivery- customer issues to proper authority (i.e., Customer Service, Territory Manager, Transportation Supervisor, etc.).
Deliver product to each of the designated stops following the stop sequence provided for the day.
Unload product safely and stage product in the space(s) designated by customer.
Check invoice for complete delivery. Process paperwork and damaged merchandise if any.
Collect payments if necessary.
Monitor refrigeration system on the delivery vehicle on a consistent basis for safety; follow all safe food handling procedures.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections such as monitoring fluid levels, tires, windshield wash and replenishing fuel.
Other duties as assigned.