Delivery Driver CDL-A with $5k Sign On Bonus

Upper Lakes Foods, Inc.; Rockford (IL); 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 Janesville, WI to join our team and safely transport food products to customers along the road. You will operate a tractor trailer, navigate routes, and deliver with a focus on reliability and friendly service, while complying with DOT regulations.

Your day includes manual unloading with a two-wheeled cart, strong physical effort, and maintaining on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Ability to unload using a two-wheeled hand cart; lift up to 50 pounds, up to 500 pounds combined.
• Familiarity with pre-trip inspection and invoice verification software.
• Ability to maintain delivery schedules.
• Willingness to work third-shift hours.
• Strong communication skills and customer service mindset.
• Ability to operate a tractor-trailer safely under DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor trailer to deliver products on schedule.
• Unload products using a two-wheeled cart; ensure careful handling.
• Provide excellent customer service at each site.
• Adhere to DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Coordinate with dispatch to maintain routes and schedules.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Schedule management

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 Janesville, WI, 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
• 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 is required. You'll be unloading various products using a two-wheeled hand cart, so physical strength and stamina are crucial; lifting and moving items in a variety of sizes, with boxes weighing up to 50 pounds. Moving product with the two-wheeled cart may have a combined weight up to 500 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, the ability to work third-shift hours, and have strong communication skills to interact with customers. Daily dispatch and returnto the distribution center located in Janesville, WI.

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!

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.

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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.