Recovery Van Driver

US Foods•Fairburn, GA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is seeking Recovery Van Drivers to join their team. This role is a Non CDL Driver I position, responsible for operating a company vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) limited to 14,900 lbs. Drivers will be assigned routes to deliver foodservice products to customers, ensuring a high level of service. All duties must be performed safely and in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. US Foods emphasizes continuous growth and development, offering a culture of promotion from within and career growth opportunities with ongoing training. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Must meet the medical requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT).
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.
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 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 one serious traffic violation (as defined by DOT) or at-fault accident in the past two years.
No termination by previous employer for failure to comply with safety regulations or for accident involvement.
Successfully demonstrate Building Customer Loyalty.
Successfully demonstrate Managing Work.
Successfully demonstrate Adaptability.
Successfully demonstrate Building Trust.
Successfully demonstrate Follow-up.
Successfully demonstrate Communication.
Successfully demonstrate Defensive Driving techniques.

Nice To Haves

Commercial or professional driving experience.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
One year of multi-stop delivery experience or six months local delivery experience and/or foodservice industry experience.
Hand cart delivery experience.

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.