Job Description
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People!
BECOME A US FOODS® DRIVER!
Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?
We help YOU make it!
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.
Why US FOODS®
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and more
Strong safety culture
Excellent local leadership
Career growth and development opportunities
Paid training and overtime opportunities
Schedule
Routes operate Monday through Saturday, Split schedule
Dispatch times for the Ontario location are between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM
Drivers are required to work approximately four (4) Sundays per year based on business needs
Drivers may be required to run and cover layover routes as assigned
(Schedules and dispatch times may vary based on operational needs.)
Main Ingredients of the Job
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 products in designated customer storage areas
Verify delivery accuracy with customers and obtain signatures as required
Handle collections and payments when applicable
Professionally perform customer service responsibilities to enhance the customer experience
Perform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 20–80+ 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 a valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
Minimum of six (6) months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR three (3) 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 to understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports and records
Why US Foods
US Foods® helps our customers Make It with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates.
Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our drivers strive for integrity and reliability while building trusting relationships with customers.
At US Foods®, we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work.
FMCSA CLEARINGHOUSE REQUIREMENT
*Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All drivers are required to register with the Clearinghouse database. The Clearinghouse provides real-time information about CDL and CLP holders’ drug and alcohol program violations. For more information and registration assistance, please visit:
https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register
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 $30.00 and $38.10 per hour.
This role will also receive:
Overtime compensation
Benefits:
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 visit:
https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html
***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
A Day in the Life
A typical day as a local driver starts at the company yard, where you do a pre-trip inspection and pick up your load or delivery manifest. You make several stops within the metro area or surrounding communities, handling pickups and drop-offs at loading docks, stores, and customer sites. The work is fast-paced with plenty of backing and maneuvering, but the trade-off is being home every night with weekends off.