Delivery Driver

usfoods; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Career growth

Training programs

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Delivery Driver in California to safely operate trucks, unload shipments, and verify deliveries for customers with professionalism and reliability.

Schedules typically Monday–Friday with dispatch between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM and 10–12 hour shifts. A valid CDL A, DOT qualifications, and English communication are required, with opportunities for overtime and advancement.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL Class A with required endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• FMCSA Clearinghouse registration is required for all drivers.
• Ability to read and communicate in English; understand highway signs and records.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled delivery times.
• Unload products from the trailer using a pallet jack or by hand and store per location.
• Date, stock, and rotate perishable items on delivery.
• Verify delivery accuracy with customers and obtain signatures.
• Handle collections and payments from customers when applicable.
• Provide professional customer service to enhance the experience.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Skills

CDL Class A

FMCSA Clearinghouse

English proficiency

Job description

DELIVERY DRIVER

BECOME A US FOODS® DRIVER!

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry? We help YOU make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.

Why US FOODS®

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and more
• Strong safety culture
• Excellent local leadership
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Ongoing training and advancement opportunities

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Dispatch times typically occur between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM
• Routes generally consist of 10-12 hour shifts
• Schedule and dispatch times may vary based on business needs

Main Ingredients of the Job

• Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled customer delivery times
• Carefully unload products from the trailer using a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place products in designated customer storage areas
• Date, stock, and rotate perishable products upon delivery in designated customer storage locations
• Verify delivery accuracy with customers and obtain proper signatures
• Handle collections and payments from customers when applicable
• Professionally perform customer service responsibilities to enhance the customer experience
• Perform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 20-80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required
• Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required

What You Bring to the Table

• Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse*
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess a valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
• Minimum of six (6) months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR three (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, including understanding highway traffic signs and signals, responding to official inquiries, and completing reports and records

Why US Foods

US Foods® helps our customers Make It with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates. Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods® team and are among the most visible representatives of our organization. On and off the road, our drivers strive for integrity and reliability while building trusting relationships with customers. At the foundation of those efforts are our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service. Together we help our customers make it, and we believe in helping our drivers make it too. At US Foods®, we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work.

FMCSA CLEARINGHOUSE REQUIREMENT

Registering with the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement of the Department of Transportation. All drivers are required to register with the Clearinghouse database. The Clearinghouse 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, please visit https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register for more information and registration assistance.

PAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT (REQUIRED)

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.

The expected base rate for this role is between $30.00 and $36.00 per hour. This role will also receive:

• Overtime compensation

Benefits

• 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 visit: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

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