US Foods Holdingposted 9 months ago
$115,000 - $115,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Westfield, NJ
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

Join the US Foods team and build a rewarding career with one of the leading foodservice distributors in the industry. As a CDL A Delivery Driver, you will be responsible for safely driving trucks to deliver products to our customers while ensuring timely and accurate service. Your day will start with dispatch between 2 AM and 4 AM, and you will work from Tuesday to Saturday, allowing you to be home daily. In your first year, you can expect to earn an average salary of $115,000, along with a generous $12,000 bonus and an additional $20,000 for verified experience in food and beverage local delivery. We offer full benefits starting from day one, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a pension plan, along with a strong safety culture that prioritizes the well-being of our employees and their families. As a driver, you will be tasked with carefully unloading products using equipment such as a two-wheeler or pallet jack, verifying delivery accuracy with customers, and handling collections and payments when necessary. You will also perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of your vehicle to ensure safety and compliance. This role requires physical stamina, as you will need to lift, carry, push, or pull products weighing between 20 to 80+ lbs. repeatedly throughout your shift. Additionally, you must be comfortable driving in various weather conditions and making frequent stops during your route. At US Foods, we pride ourselves on our commitment to our mission of GREAT FOOD. MADE EASY™, which involves providing high-quality food products and services that help our customers succeed. Our drivers are essential to this mission, serving as the face of our organization and building strong relationships with our clients. We believe in fostering a collaborative work environment that supports our drivers' growth and success, ensuring that their hard work is recognized and rewarded.

Responsibilities

  • Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled delivery times.
  • Carefully unload products from the trailer using a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place them in designated customer storage areas.
  • Verify accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signatures.
  • Handle collections and payments from customers when applicable.
  • Professionally perform customer service responsibilities to enhance client experience.
  • Perform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must have a valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
  • Minimum of six months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR three months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required.
  • Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations.
  • Must be able to read and communicate in the English language, including understanding highway traffic signs and signals.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in the food and beverage delivery industry.
  • Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
  • 401k with 2% automatic match and up to 6% match
  • Strong safety culture
  • Full benefits starting from day one
  • Generous bonuses for experience and performance.
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