Delivery Driver - Poplar Bluff, MO

US FOODS; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading foodservice distributor as a driver, where your role is crucial to delivering quality products to customers. This position offers competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for growth within a company that values integrity and collaboration. You'll be responsible for safely transporting goods, providing exceptional customer service, and ensuring timely deliveries. If you have a passion for driving and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment that recognizes your hard work.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid CDL Class A.
• Experience in commercial driving or food/beverage delivery is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled delivery times.
• Unload products and verify delivery accuracy with customers.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Customer service

Ability to lift heavy products

Proficiency in English

Education

Valid CDL Class A

Minimum six months of commercial driving experience

Job description

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

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 $33.06 and $34.17.

As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation, incentives (e.g., based on cases, mileage, stops).

Schedule:

Monday – Friday typically

Some travel required to other domicile locations and possible two-day runs.

The starting pay is $33.06 per hour!

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

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities of the Job

• Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled delivery times
• Unload products carefully from the trailer using appropriate equipment and place in designated customer storage areas
• Verify delivery accuracy with customers and obtain signatures
• Handle collections and payments from customers when applicable
• Perform customer service responsibilities professionally to enhance client experience
• Conduct all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections

Physical Requirements

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

What You Bring to the Role

• Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse*
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Valid CDL Class A issued by the state of residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
• Minimum six months of commercial driving experience (any industry) or three months in food/beverage delivery
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations
• Proficiency in English for communication, understanding traffic signs, and record-keeping

Why US Foods

US Foods helps our customers Make It with products and services that shape our communities. Opportunities are abundant for skilled, forward-thinking associates.

Great drivers are crucial to our team and represent the face of our organization. We value integrity, reliability, and building trusting customer relationships.

Our cultural beliefs emphasize work ethic, collaboration, and service. We also aim to support our drivers’ success and well-being.

We are committed to Total Rewards that recognize and reward your dedication and hard work.

* Registering with the FMCSA Clearinghouse is mandatory by the Department of Transportation. All drivers must register at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register. If you encounter issues, refer to the 'Clearinghouse Help' section on the registration page.