Non CDL Permit Trainee

US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor dedicated to delivering innovative food solutions and exceptional service to restaurants, healthcare, hospitality, and other foodservice customers across the United States. With a rich history in the foodservice industry, US Foods prides itself on providing quality products, excellent customer support, and reliable delivery service that helps foodservice operators achieve success. The company operates with a mission to be the most valued distributor in the industry by focusing on customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and integrity. US Foods has a strong nationwide presence with a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and workforce development, offering numerous career growth opportunities for its employees.

This role is a US Foods Driver position based in Rochester, MN. The driver will work a schedule from Tuesday to Saturday, beginning at 5:30 am and working approximately 8-hour shifts. The position offers a competitive starting pay of $34.50 per hour, with potential earnings up to $36.50 per hour depending on relevant experience, skills, and location factors. In addition to the base pay, drivers may earn overtime compensation and various incentives based on productivity measures such as cases delivered, mileage, and number of stops.

The US Foods Driver role is crucial to the company’s operations, ensuring timely and safe deliveries of food products to a broad customer base. This position requires 100% attendance in all parts of the training program, including classroom instruction, yard skills, and on-the-road driving, demonstrating a commitment to safety and learning. The driver will assist designated US Foods drivers in route completion and must successfully complete all licensing requirements by enrolling in a CDL school immediately, obtaining a CDL permit within the first 45 days, and securing a CDL Class A license within 90 days of training.

The work environment involves exposure to inclement weather conditions and requires physical endurance such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, bending, and manual dexterity. The candidate must be able to perform safely in all weather situations, including applying tire chains when necessary. The role involves regular interaction with internal teams such as trainers, transportation managers, fleet maintenance, administrative support, and other drivers, as well as external relationships with customers and the state Motor Vehicle Department (MVD).

US Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance, which contributes to a supportive and rewarding work experience. The company values individuals with excellent customer service skills, safety awareness, and the ability and willingness to learn and grow in the foodservice delivery profession. This position provides a clear pathway for individuals who want to build a career in the transportation and logistics sector within a respected and well-established industry leader.