Delivery Driver Class A

US Foods; Minnesota; On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

OT opportunities

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Delivery Driver in Houston, TX to safely deliver goods to customers and meet delivery windows. You will unload products, verify deliveries, and collect payments when applicable, all while maintaining excellent customer service.

The role requires a valid CDL Class A and at least six months of driving experience. Join a team with strong safety culture and long-standing internal promotion opportunities, and enjoy comprehensive benefits and a supportive local leadership.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have valid CDL Class A with endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience.
• Able to read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive trucks to customers and meet delivery times.
• Unload products using a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand.
• Verify delivery accuracy and obtain customer signatures.
• Handle collections and payments when applicable.
• Provide professional customer service to enhance client experience.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.

Skills

CDL Class A

Safe driving

Customer service

English communication

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?BECOME A US FOODS DELIVERY DRIVER!Location: Houston TXSchedule: Monday - Friday start time 2:00am-5:00am until route is completedPay: $32.80 per hour!Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership.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.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.Main Ingredients of the JobSafely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled customer delivery timesCarefully unload products from the trailer with a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place in designated customer storage areasVerify accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signaturesHandle collections and payments from customers when applicableProfessionally perform customer service responsibilities to enhance our client experiencePerform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspectionPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift requiredComfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) requiredWhat You Bring to the TableRegister to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*Must be at least 21 years of ageMust have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualificationsMinimum of six months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR three months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry requiredAbility to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locationsMust 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.Why US FoodsUS Foods helps our customers Make It, with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates.Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods team and one of the important faces 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, but we also believe in helping our drivers make it!At US Foods, we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work.*Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to 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 https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register and click GO to login. If you are able to log into 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. The expected base rate range for this role is between $30.00 - $32.80 per hour.This role may also receive overtime compensation.Benefits for this role 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: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***