Delivery Driver

Pronto Delivery Driver

Join Our Community of Food People!

We Help YOU make it! US FOODS is one of the nation's 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.

Our Pronto Delivery Drivers earn $27.36 an hour. We are looking for Pronto Drivers who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS family.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 6 AM start time until finished, typically around 4 pm

US FOODS has a lot to offer:

• Home Every Night with local routes
• US FOODS is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded
• Training Schedule is Monday- Friday
• We are committed to compensation and benefits that respect and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work
• Paid Training AND Paid Overtime
• Service 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.

Main Ingredients of the Job

As a US FOODS PRONTO DRIVER you will be critical to the US FOODS team and one of the important faces of our organization. As a Pronto Driver, you will have an impact on our customers by delivering our meats, produce, frozen goods, groceries, dry goods, equipment, and supplies to their drop-off sites. Your efforts are the foundation that defines US FOODS success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.

• Lift 80+ lbs on a consistent basis.
• Load and unload the vehicle for multi-stop deliveries.
• Transport deliveries by driving assigned vehicles.
• Use a hand truck to deliver to the customer location including going up and down stairs with the 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 the product to each of the designated stops using the stop sequence provided for the day.
• Unload product safely and stage product in the space(s) designated by customer.
• Check the invoice for complete delivery. Process paperwork and damaged merchandise if any.
• Collect payments if necessary.
• Monitor refrigeration system on van consistently 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.

What you bring to the table

Education/Training :

• High School Education or GED preferred

Related Experience/Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license issued by the state of legal residence with proper endorsements if required.
• No more than 2 convictions in the past two-year period for traffic violations, no DUI convictions in the past 3 years, no driver's license suspensions in the past 3 years.
• No commercial or professional driving experience is required.
• One year of multi-stop delivery experience is preferred or six months of local delivery experience and/or food service industry experience preferred.
• Hand cart delivery experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

• Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations
• Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Must pass pre-employment testing
• 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 and Holidays

Great PRONTO DRIVERS are crucial to the US Foods team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our 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 as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $25 and $30 per hour.

This role may also receive incentive compensation as applicable and overtime as applicable.