Driver

Full Time
Norwich, CT 06360
$25 an hour
Posted Today
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 is a delivery position responsible for driving a company vehicle limited to a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 25900. The position will be assigned stops to deliver foodservice products with a high level of service to customers. One year multi-stop delivery experience required or six month local delivery experience and/or foodservice industry experience. 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.
Job Description
BECOME A US FOODS® DRIVER!
Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?
We help YOU make it! Our Delivery Drivers make $25.00 / hour! $ 7,500 HIRING BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE NEW HIRES!

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.
Main Ingredients of the Job
  • Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled customer delivery times
  • Carefully unload products from the trailer with a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place 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 our client experience
  • Perform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspection
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required
  • Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required
What You Bring to the Table
  • Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must have 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 - 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Each item should account for 10% or more)
An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis.
  • Load and unload the vehicle for multi-stop deliveries.
  • Transport deliveries by driving assigned vehicles.
  • Use hand truck to move product from the delivery vehicle into the customer location including going up and down stairs with 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 product to each of the designated stops following the stop sequence provided for the day.
  • Unload product safely and stage product in the space(s) designated by customer.
  • Check invoice for complete delivery. Process paperwork and damaged merchandise if any.
  • Collect payments if necessary.
  • Monitor refrigeration system on the delivery vehicle on a consistent basis 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.
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

SUPERVISION
None
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Transportation associates, Maintenance associates and other internal contacts
External: Customers

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Related Experience/Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Valid U.S. driver’s license issued by the state of legal residence with proper endorsements if required. No more than two convictions in the past two-year period for traffic violations, no DUI convictions in the past three years, no driver’s license suspensions in the past three years. Must be able to pass DOT physical.
One year multi-stop delivery experience required or 6 month local delivery experience and/or foodservice industry experience. Hand cart delivery experience preferred.
Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations.
Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Must pass pre-employment testing (including items such as Drug Screen & Background Check)
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, Holidays and overtime in order to service customers
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Building Customer Loyalty
  • Managing Work
  • Adaptability
  • Building Trust
  • Follow-up
  • Communication
  • Demonstrate Defensive Driving techniques
No more than two convictions in the past two year period for traffic violations. No more than one of these may be a serious as defined by DOT (e.g., leaving scene of an accident, reckless driving, homicide/assault, eluding police, at fault offense, refusing a breathalyzer test, committing a felony with a vehicle) violation or result of an accident - company or private vehicle; No DUI convictions within past three years, regardless of type of vehicle operated; no driver's license suspension within past three years (insurance and overweight tickets are excluded); and no termination by previous employer for failure to comply with safety regulations or for accident involvement.
Physical Requirements:
This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs. of material on a consistent basis, 100 lbs. on an occasional basis and repetitive motions. The work is performed primarily outdoors.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to pass DOT physical. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions. Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33%
FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66%
CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100%

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
1. STAND Frequently
2. WALK Frequently
3. DRIVE Frequently
4. SIT Frequently

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:
1. 1-10 lbs. (Sedentary) Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs. (Light) Frequently
3. 25-50 lbs. (Medium) Frequently
4. 50-100 lbs. (Heavy) Occasionally
5. Over 100 lbs. (Very Heavy) Occasionally

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:
1. 1-10 lbs. (Sedentary) Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs. (Light) Occasionally
3. 20-50 lbs. (Medium) Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs. (Heavy) Occasionally
5. Over 100 lbs. (Very Heavy) Never

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
1. Push/pull Frequently – e.g.: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift
2. Climb/balance Frequently – e.g.: In/Out Truck/Trailer (2 vertical steps) to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side door steps and Platform of trailer. Stairs, truck and delivery ramps.
3. Stoop/squat Occasionally
4. Kneel/bend Occasionally
5. Bend Frequently
6. Reach above shoulder Occasionally
7. Grasp objects Frequently – e.g.: Hand truck, boxes, cartons
Continuously - Steering wheel
8. Manipulate objects Frequently – e.g.: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paper work, truck gate, straps
Continuously – e.g.: truck gear shift
9. Twisting Frequently
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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