ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People!
Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?
Primary function of this position is to drive tractor trailers containing various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, dry goods, etc.) to and from remote dispatch sites.
SCHEDULE : Early morning start times
7am starts
4 day work weeks
Sunday - Friday availability
Saturdays off
We help YOU make it!
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.
Our shuttle drivers start with a base hourly rate of $32.28 per hour.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS: Benefits for this role include health insurance, pre-tax spending 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: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html
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.
Main Ingredients of the Job!
As a US FOODS® Shuttle Truck Driver you will be operating a tractor-trailer (potentially doubles) between US FOODS® distribution centers and shuttle yards. Switching out loaded trailers with empty trailers, safely and efficiently. Your efforts are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.
Great Shuttle Truck Drivers are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Shuttle Truck Drivers for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers.
Check Route Numbers and Account Numbers for All Assigned Deliveries
Check Customer Invoices of Product That Has Been Loaded
Moving Tractor to The Loading Dock to Attach Pre-Loaded Trailer And/or Attach 2nd Trailer with The Dolly
Hook trailers carefully making sure all connections are correct
Use Electronic Time Keeping System to Log in Time at Stop Site
Check for Returns and Paperwork on Trailers Shuttling Back to The Distribution Center
Performing Safety Checks on The Truck and Trailer
Fuel (As Required by The Division); Unhooking and Secure Trailer; Parking and Securing Tractor and Hand Truck
May be called upon to perform duties of Backhaul or Delivery Driver
Perform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspection
Physical Requirements
Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions required
What You Bring to the Table
Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*
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
6 months commercial driving experience required
Doubles endorsement required AND minimum 6 months driving with doubles endorsements preferred
Must be comfortable working overnight
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.
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.
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