Van Delivery Driver

US Foods•Norwich, CT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is seeking a dedicated Non-CDL Van Delivery Driver to deliver foodservice products to customers. The driver operates a company vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of up to 14,900 lbs. and makes multi-stop deliveries while providing a high level of customer service. The role is based in Norwich, Connecticut, with a Monday–Saturday schedule, one weekday off, and a 6:00 AM start time; work ends when deliveries are finished. The stated starting rate is $26.07 per hour, with overtime compensation as applicable. The position involves 100% touch freight and requires unloading products using a two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand, then placing them in designated storage areas. Drivers must be able to work in multi-temperature conditions as low as 0 degrees and in inclement weather. A DOT physical is required. No commercial or professional driving experience is required.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid U.S. driver’s license issued by the state of legal residence, with proper endorsements if required.
Must be able to read and communicate in English, including conversing, understanding highway traffic signs and signals, responding to official inquiries, and entering information on reports and records.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Must be able to pass a DOT physical.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and lower 20 to 80+ lbs. repetitively during each shift.
Must be able to drive and work in inclement weather and make frequent stops (10 or more per shift).
Must be comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment as low as 0 degrees.
Must 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

High school diploma or GED preferred.
One year of multi-stop delivery experience preferred, or six months of local delivery experience and/or foodservice industry experience.
Hand cart delivery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver products to customers safely and on time.
Unload products efficiently using a two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand, and place them in designated storage areas.
Use a hand truck to move products into customer locations, including navigating stairs and varied delivery environments.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures.
Document and manage returned products.
Report delivery or customer issues to the appropriate personnel, including Customer Service and the supervisor.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
Handle collections and payments when applicable.
Perform other duties assigned by management.