Delivery Driver CDL-A

Upper Lakes Foods, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Upper Lakes Foods is seeking a Full-Time Delivery Driver CDL-A in Northfield, MN to operate a tractor-trailer, deliver our food products, and provide outstanding customer service on the road.

You will load/unload using a two-wheeler, follow DOT safety rules, maintain delivery schedules, and use pre-trip inspection and invoicing software. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and service at every stop.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• At least one year of driving experience preferred.
• Must be able to manually unload using a two-wheeler up to 500 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products via tractor-trailer to customers.
• Unload products with a two-wheeled hand cart when needed.
• Maintain DOT compliance and safe driving practices.
• Provide excellent customer service at each stop.

Skills

Customer service

Safety

Communication

Tools

Pre-trip inspection software

Invoice verification software

Job description

Are you ready to hit the road in a role that combines adventure and responsibility? As a Full-Time Delivery Driver CDL-A at Upper Lakes Foods in Northfield, MN, your workday is anything but mundane! Picture yourself being the friendly face that delivers our top-quality food products to customers, all while enjoying the thrill of the open road.

With a competitive pay range of $85,000 to $90,000 per year, your hard work and dedication will definitely pay off! Onsite means you’ll be part of a dynamic team and support system every step of the way. Join us as we drive not just our products but also our commitment to excellence and innovation. You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off. We can’t wait to see how you’ll contribute to making every delivery a delightful experience!

Hello, we're Upper Lakes Foods

Upper Lakes Foods is the largest independent, wholesale food distributor in Minnesota. The company has three facilities located in Cloquet, MN, Northfield, MN and Janesville, WI. We distribute food throughout the Upper Midwest. Upper Lakes Foods specializes in serving foodservice operators such as independent restaurants, assisted living facilities, schools, and national and regional foodservice chain accounts with a strong focus on customer service. Simply put, the mission is to build value for each customer, employee, supplier and community we serve by bringing the best; the best products, best people and best ideas.

Your day to day as a Delivery Driver CDL-A

As a Full-Time Delivery Driver CDL-A at Upper Lakes Foods you’ll take the wheel of a tractor trailer, navigating the roads while ensuring timely deliveries of our diverse product range, including meat, produce, frozen goods, and more. Your role will involve manually unloading these products using a two-wheeler on metal truck ramps, where your customer service skills will shine as you create a positive experience at each site. Safety is a top priority, so you'll operate in full compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, ensuring that every delivery is not only efficient but also secure. Join us in making every stop a memorable one for our customers, where quality meets exceptional service!

Does this sound like you?

To excel as a Full-Time Delivery Driver CDL-A with Upper Lakes Foods you’ll need a mix of technical skills and a customer-focused mindset. Operating a tractor trailer safely is essential, so a valid Class A CDL and at least one year of driving experience are preferred. You'll be unloading various products using a two-wheeled hand cartso having the ability to safely transport product using the two-wheel cart where weight of all products can be up to 500lbs.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 60 pounds.

Familiarity with software for pre-trip inspections and invoice verification, along with the ability to maintain delivery schedules, is equally important. You should be comfortable working in diverse weather conditions and have strong communication skills to interact with customers.

Above all, a commitment to safety, teamwork, and integrity will set you apart, as you navigate both the road and the demands of this dynamic role!

Full job description located on the Upper Lakes Foods career page.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Final candidates are required to successfully complete a background check, MVR, pre-employment lift evaluations, and pre-employment DOT drug screening prior to their employment start date.
All offers of employment are conditional and contingent upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory results from a comprehensive background investigation and MVR and a negative result on a pre-employment lift evaluation and DOT drug screen.
Failure to successfully complete either requirement may result in withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable federal, state, and local law.