US Foods
Job Description
Drive Your Career Forward with US Foods in AstoriaAbout This PositionUS Foods is hiring CDL-A Delivery Drivers for our Astoria yard. Earn $30.31-$33.68/hour plus overtime with Monday-Saturday operations, working an average of 4-5 days per week. Start times between 1am-6am.What We OfferCompetitive Pay: $30.31 to $33.68 per hour depending on experience, plus overtime
compensationExcellent
Benefits: Health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insuranceRoutes: Local, Home DailyPaid Training: Comprehensive training programs with payCareer Growth: Culture and history of promoting from withinRecognition: Service recognition and employee rewards programsExcellent Leadership: Continuous improvement focus and supportive managementWhat You'll DoSafely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled customer delivery timesCarefully unload products from the trailer with a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place in designated customer storage areasVerify accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signaturesHandle collections and payments from customers when
applicableProfessionally
perform customer service responsibilities to enhance our client experiencePerform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment
inspectionRequirementsAge:
Must be at least 21 years of ageLicense: Valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT
qualificationsExperience:
Minimum of six months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR three months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery
industryTransmission:
Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locationsLanguage: 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 recordsFMCSA Clearinghouse: Must register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse (required by the Department of
Transportation)Physical
Requirements: Ability to
lift/carry/push/pull
20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required. Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) requiredContact MeAbout the CompanyUS Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions.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. At the foundation of those efforts are our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic, collaborative spirit and service.US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue.US Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.About America's Workforce|Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Drive Your Career Forward with US Foods in AstoriaAbout This PositionUS Foods is hiring CDL-A Delivery Drivers for our Astoria yard. Earn $30.31-$33.68/hour plus overtime with Monday-Saturday operations, working an average of 4-5 days per week. Start times between 1am-6am.What We OfferCompetitive Pay: $30.31 to $33.68 per hour depending on experience, plus overtime
compensationExcellent
Benefits: Health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insuranceRoutes: Local, Home DailyPaid Training: Comprehensive training programs with payCareer Growth: Culture and history of promoting from withinRecognition: Service recognition and employee rewards programsExcellent Leadership: Continuous improvement focus and supportive managementWhat You'll DoSafely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled customer delivery timesCarefully unload products from the trailer with a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place in designated customer storage areasVerify accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signaturesHandle collections and payments from customers when
applicableProfessionally
perform customer service responsibilities to enhance our client experiencePerform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment
inspectionRequirementsAge:
Must be at least 21 years of ageLicense: Valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT
qualificationsExperience:
Minimum of six months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR three months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery
industryTransmission:
Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locationsLanguage: 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 recordsFMCSA Clearinghouse: Must register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse (required by the Department of
Transportation)Physical
Requirements: Ability to
lift/carry/push/pull
20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required. Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) requiredContact MeAbout the CompanyUS Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions.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. At the foundation of those efforts are our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic, collaborative spirit and service.US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue.US Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.About America's Workforce|Terms of Use and Privacy Policy