
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $39.25 - $41.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Pre-tax spending accounts
Retirement benefits
Paid Time Off
short-term disability
long-term disability
Employee stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Job Description
US Foods is a leading foodservice distributor in the United States, known for its comprehensive product offerings and commitment to service excellence. With a history rich in growth and a culture emphasizing internal promotions, US Foods presents an exceptional career opportunity for professionals eager to advance within a thriving organization. The company prides itself on its innovative training programs and continuous improvement mindset, ensuring employees receive strong support for skill development and career growth. US Foods operates nationwide with a focus on delivering quality food products to restaurants, healthcare facilities, hospitality venues, and other foodservice businesses.
The position available is for a US Foods driver based in Rochester, MN, with starting pay at $39.25 per hour. This is a full-time, Monday through Friday role, typically starting around 4 am, offering a dependable and structured work schedule. Drivers for US Foods play a crucial role in the distribution chain by ensuring timely and safe delivery of food products to clients, thereby upholding the company's commitment to outstanding customer service.
As a US Foods driver, the candidate will be responsible for operating trucks safely while adhering to delivery schedules, unloading products carefully using equipment like pallet jacks and two-wheelers, and ensuring product placement aligns with client storage requirements. The job requires verifying delivery accuracy with customers, obtaining signatures, handling customer payments when necessary, and maintaining a professional customer service presence that enhances client relationships. Drivers must also complete pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections to comply with safety standards.
Physical endurance is essential in this role as it demands frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of products weighing between 20 to over 80 pounds. The driver must be comfortable working in various weather conditions and making frequent stops, often more than ten per shift. To qualify, candidates must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, be at least 21 years old, and possess a valid CDL Class A license with required endorsements and DOT qualifications. Preferred qualifications include the ability to operate a manual transmission and at least six months of commercial driving experience, ideally with food or beverage deliveries.
The company values integrity, reliability, and collaborative spirit in its drivers, recognizing them as vital representatives of US Foods. Drivers are not only essential on the road but also contribute significantly to the company’s positive community impact through consistent and trustworthy performance. US Foods supports its workforce with Total Rewards programs that provide health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and other comprehensive benefits designed to support employees’ well-being and financial security.
In conclusion, joining US Foods as a driver in Rochester, MN offers an excellent opportunity to build a durable career with a respected leader in the foodservice industry. This role combines stable working hours, competitive pay, substantial benefits, and a supportive work culture focused on fostering long-term success. Candidates passionate about driving, customer service, and contributing to the foodservice supply chain will find this role rewarding and growth-oriented.
The position available is for a US Foods driver based in Rochester, MN, with starting pay at $39.25 per hour. This is a full-time, Monday through Friday role, typically starting around 4 am, offering a dependable and structured work schedule. Drivers for US Foods play a crucial role in the distribution chain by ensuring timely and safe delivery of food products to clients, thereby upholding the company's commitment to outstanding customer service.
As a US Foods driver, the candidate will be responsible for operating trucks safely while adhering to delivery schedules, unloading products carefully using equipment like pallet jacks and two-wheelers, and ensuring product placement aligns with client storage requirements. The job requires verifying delivery accuracy with customers, obtaining signatures, handling customer payments when necessary, and maintaining a professional customer service presence that enhances client relationships. Drivers must also complete pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections to comply with safety standards.
Physical endurance is essential in this role as it demands frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of products weighing between 20 to over 80 pounds. The driver must be comfortable working in various weather conditions and making frequent stops, often more than ten per shift. To qualify, candidates must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, be at least 21 years old, and possess a valid CDL Class A license with required endorsements and DOT qualifications. Preferred qualifications include the ability to operate a manual transmission and at least six months of commercial driving experience, ideally with food or beverage deliveries.
The company values integrity, reliability, and collaborative spirit in its drivers, recognizing them as vital representatives of US Foods. Drivers are not only essential on the road but also contribute significantly to the company’s positive community impact through consistent and trustworthy performance. US Foods supports its workforce with Total Rewards programs that provide health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and other comprehensive benefits designed to support employees’ well-being and financial security.
In conclusion, joining US Foods as a driver in Rochester, MN offers an excellent opportunity to build a durable career with a respected leader in the foodservice industry. This role combines stable working hours, competitive pay, substantial benefits, and a supportive work culture focused on fostering long-term success. Candidates passionate about driving, customer service, and contributing to the foodservice supply chain will find this role rewarding and growth-oriented.
Job Requirements
- Be at least 21 years of age
- hold a valid CDL Class A with necessary endorsements
- have commercial driving experience of six months or three months in food/beverage delivery
- register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse
- able to read and communicate in English
- physically capable of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 20 to 80+ lbs
- comfortable driving and working in inclement weather with frequent stops
Job Qualifications
- Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse
- be at least 21 years of age
- hold a valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
- have a minimum of six months commercial driving experience or three months commercial driving experience in food/beverage delivery
- ability to operate manual transmission preferred
- able to read and communicate in English
Job Duties
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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