Local Food Delivery Driver – Customer-First

Upper Lakes Foods, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Lakes Foods is seeking a Full-Time Straight Truck Driver to deliver quality food products across the Upper Midwest. The role emphasizes safe driving, accurate deliveries, and excellent customer service to restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities, and other foodservice operators.

Requirements include a valid driver's license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior delivery or customer service experience.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous delivery, driving, or customer service experience preferred, but training is available for the right candidate.
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers and coworkers.
• Dependability and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and safety checks in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Verifying route information, invoices, and loaded products before departure.
• Delivering and unloading food products at customer locations using hand trucks and dollies.
• Verifying deliveries, obtaining customer signatures, and collecting payments when required.
• Communicating with management regarding delivery discrepancies, returns, or customer concerns.
• Maintaining accurate DOT logs, vehicle reports, and delivery documentation.
• Working closely with warehouse and transportation teams to ensure efficient operations.
• Providing exceptional customer service and representing Upper Lakes Foods in a professional manner at every stop.

Skills

Valid driver's license

High school diploma or equivalent

Delivery, driving, or customer service

Strong organization

Good communication

Problem-solving

Dependability and attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Upper Lakes Foods is seeking a Full-Time Straight Truck Driver to deliver quality food products across the Upper Midwest. The role emphasizes safe driving, accurate deliveries, and excellent customer service to restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities, and other foodservice operators.

Requirements include a valid driver's license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior delivery or customer service experience.