ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People!
We help YOU make it! US FOODS is one of the 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. We are looking for Logistics Truck Drivers who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS family.
Our Logistics Truck Drivers are paid under component pay. Starting Hourly Rate of $29.71
US FOODS has a lot to offer:
US FOODS is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded
We are committed to compensation, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work
Fuel Cards Provided
Service recognition and employee 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. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com)
Main Ingredients of the Job!
As a US FOODS Logistics Truck Driver you will be operating a tractor-trailer Traveling Over the road across country between our US FOODS distribution centers to our Vendors throughout the week to pick up and drop off bulk product. Our Logistics Truck Drivers drive 2,000 to 2,500 miles per week focused on safety. Your efforts are the foundation that defines US FOODS success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, with overnights and occasional Saturdays; possible Sunday to Friday depending on the season. Home nightly. Early morning floating start time.
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
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 to the Table
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 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
Great Logistics Truck Drivers are crucial to the US Foods team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Logistics 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 applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $29.71 and $34.00.
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