CDL A Delivery Driver

Smart Foodservice Stores; Salem (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel & per diem provided

Benefits Day One

Job summary

US FOODS is hiring a CDL A Delivery Driver in Salem, MO. The role involves driving safely to customers, unloading freight, verifying deliveries, and providing excellent service. You will operate in a multi-temperature environment and may travel to other domicile locations.

Hotel & per diem are provided as needed. Starting pay is $34.76 per hour, with the potential for overtime and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Must register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have valid CDL Class A with endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Minimum 6 months CDL experience (any industry) or 3 months in food/bev delivery.
• Manual transmission preferred; may be required in some locations.
• Must read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Safe driving and timely delivery to customers.
• Unload products using a two-wheeler, ramp or by hand; 100% touch freight.
• Verify deliveries with customers and collect signatures.
• Provide professional customer service.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections for safety.
• Handle account collections and payments when applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

FMCSA Clearinghouse

Age 21+

CDL Class A

Experience in CDL

Food/beverage delivery exp

Manual transmission

English proficiency

Job description

Become A US FOODS CDL A Delivery Driver

Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods! Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.

Starting pay $34.76 per hour!

Schedule & Location

Monday-Saturday | Start Time 3am-6am or 6pm-8pm | Salem, MO

Avg 10-12 hour shifts--Some travel and overnights required to other domicile locations

Hotel & per diem provided

Benefits Day One

From affordable health care to retirement savings, your benefits begin immediately, not weeks later! Get all the details here.

CDL A Delivery Driver - Position Overview

Join us in delivering more than just food; we deliver trust, reliability, and a promise of excellence. You'll safely navigate the highway and city streets, back into tight docks, and unload with precision. The CDL A Delivery Driver role goes beyond simply transporting goods - it's about perfecting the craft of delivery, earning trust mile by mile, and serving as a vital link to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe Driving: Deliver products to our customers in a timely and safe manner.
• Unloading: Skillfully unload products efficiently using a two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand, placing them in the designated storage areas - 100% touch freight.
• Delivery Verification: Verify deliveries with customers & secure signatures.
• Customer Service: Provide professional service to enhance customer experience.
• Equipment Inspection: Conduct pre- & post-trip inspections to uphold safety standards.
• Account Management: Handle collections and payments when applicable.
• Adaptability: All other duties assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

Lift/carry/push/pull/lower 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required. Driving & working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required. Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment as low as 0 degrees. Continuously grasp objects & manipulate objects. Frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb/balance, stoop/squat, kneel/bend, bend, reach above shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Minimum 6-months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR 3-months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required.
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations.
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.

About US FOODS

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $34.76 and $35.95. As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here.

EOE

***EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***