NON CDL Driver

US Foods; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Paid Overtime

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Non CDL Driver I in Nashville, TN to deliver foodservice products with a high level of service. DOT medical requirements must be met. Training and overtime are provided, with compensation between $25 and $30 per hour. Typical schedule is Mon-Fri or Tue-Sat, 4-8am starts.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, operating a hand scanner, recording deliveries, and ensuring safe handling and documentation. Prior delivery experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver's license where required.
• One year of multi-stop delivery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver foodservice products to customers on assigned stops.
• Load and unload vehicle and use a hand truck as needed.
• Record delivery information accurately using the hand scanner.
• Monitor refrigeration and follow safe food handling procedures.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and paperwork.

Skills

English literacy

Math skills

Pre-employment testing

Map reading

Safe lifting

Customer service

Weekend availability

Education

High School Education or GED preferred

Tools

Hand scanner

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

The Non CDL Driver I is a delivery position responsible for driving a company vehicle limited to a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 14,900. The position will be assigned stops to deliver foodservice products with a high level of service to customers. Commercial or professional driving experience preferred, but not required. Must meet the medical requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT). All functions must be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

We Help YOU make it! US FOODS® is one of the nation's largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities with ongoing job skills and leadership development training.

Our Pronto Delivery Drivers in Nashville, TN earn $25 an hour. We are looking for Pronto Drivers who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.

Schedule: Mon-Fri or Tue-Sat; 4-8am start until completion

US FOODS® has a lot to offer:

• Home Every Night with local routes
• US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded
• Training Schedule is Monday- Friday
• We are committed to compensation and, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work
• Paid Training AND Paid Overtime
• Service rewards
• Excellent Leadership

BENEFITS START DAY ONE

medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.

Main Ingredients of the Job

• Lift 80+ lbs on a consistent basis.
• Load and unload the vehicle for multi-stop deliveries.
• Transport deliveries by driving assigned vehicles.
• Use a hand truck to deliver to the customer location including going up and down stairs with the product as necessary.
• Accurately record delivery information including operating a hand scanner and all company required documentation.
• Responsible for the proper documentation and disposition for any return product.
• Communicate delivery- customer issues to proper authority (i.e., Customer Service, Territory Manager, Transportation Supervisor, etc.).
• Deliver the product to each of the designated stops using the stop sequence provided for the day.
• Unload product safely and stage product in the space(s) designated by customer.
• Check the invoice for complete delivery. Process paperwork and damaged merchandise if any.
• Collect payments if necessary.
• Monitor refrigeration system on van consistently for safety; follow all safe food handling procedures
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections such as monitoring fluid levels, tires, windshield wash and replenishing fuel.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table

Education/Training

• High School Education or GED preferred

Related Experience/Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the state of legal residence with proper endorsements if required.
• No more than 2 convictions in the past two-year period for traffic violations, no DUI convictions in the past 3 years, no driver’s license suspensions in the past 3 years.
• No commercial or professional driving experience is required.
• One year of multi-stop delivery experience is preferred or six months of local delivery experience and/or food service industry experience preferred.
• Hand cart delivery experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations
• Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Must pass pre-employment testing
• Have knowledge of area and/or map reading abilities.
• Use safe lifting and loading techniques
• Great interpersonal/customer service skills
• Availability to work on weekends and Holidays

Great PRONTO DRIVERS are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our truck drivers strive for integrity and reliability while building trusting relationships with customers. JOIN OUR TRANSPORTATION TEAM!

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 $25 and $30 per hour. This role may also receive overtime compensation.

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://benefitspricing.com/usfoods/2026/inputs.html

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