CDL A Truck Driver

BECOME A US FOODS® DRIVER!

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the food service industry? We Help You Make It!

**This position is based out of Columbus, OH**

Our Pronto Drivers make $30.24 per hour.

• Weekly Pay!

• Low-Cost Benefits on Day 1!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), etc.

• Enhanced 401k – automatic 2% Company contribution + 100% match up to 6% = FREE $$$ (up to 8% Company contribution)

• ​Strong Safety Culture, and much more! Excellent Local Leadership.

Shift Schedule:

Monday - Saturday - 6AM Start

Monday - Friday end shift @ 2PM or until finish

Saturday end shift @ 12PM or until finish

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. 

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.

Main Ingredients of the Job:
• 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

What You Bring to the Table

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.

• No commercial or professional driving experience required. One year of multi-stop delivery experience is preferred or six months 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 a 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

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. On and off the road, our drivers strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers.

At the foundation of those efforts are our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic, collaborative spirit and service. Together we help our customers make it, but we also believe in helping our drivers make it!

At US Foods®, we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work.

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 $26.53 and $30.24. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax 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: