Delivery Driver

usfoods; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day One

Retention bonus program

Health insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a CDL A Delivery Driver in Alcoa, TN. You will safely navigate highways and city streets, unload with precision, verify deliveries, and deliver professional customer service.

Average pay is $44.71 per hour, with benefits beginning Day One and a retention bonus up to $10,000 for eligible new hires with foodservice experience. Schedule: Mon-Sat, 4am-6am start, 4-5 day weeks, family-friendly and safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• FMCSA Clearinghouse registration required.
• CDL Class A with endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• 6+ months commercial driving experience (any industry) or 3+ months in food/beverage delivery.
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safe driving delivering products to customers in a timely and safe manner.
• Unload products using a two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand to designated storage areas; 100% touch freight.
• Verify deliveries with customers and secure signatures.
• Provide professional customer service to enhance the experience.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections to uphold safety standards.

Skills

FMCSA Clearinghouse

CDL Class A

English language

Delivery driving experience

Manual transmission

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.

Our Delivery Drivers average $44.71 / hour!

Up to $10,000 retention bonus for eligible new hires with Foodservice experience.

Schedule & Location

Monday - Saturday | 4am - 6am Start Time

4-5 Day Work Weeks

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®

Click here to learn more!

*Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to visit the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver's license (CDL) and commercial learner's permit (CLP) holders' drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit FMCSA Clearinghouse and click GO to login. If you are able to login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see "Clearinghouse Help" field on the clearinghouse page.

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 $28.57 and $62.00/hr

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation, retention bonus, component pay (i.e., based on cases, mileage, stops).

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.

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