Pronto Delivery Driver

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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 $22.00 and $24.00.

The Pronto Delivery Driver role starts at $24.00 per hour.

This role is eligible for overtime compensation.

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

Monday - Saturday - 6 day workweek

6:00 a.m.

- 7:00 a.m.

- start time window

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Load and unload the vehicle for multi-stop deliveries.
• Transport deliveries by driving assigned vehicles.
• Use hand truck to move product from the delivery vehicle into the customer location including going up and down stairs with 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 product to each of the designated stops following the stop sequence provided for the day.
• Unload product safely and stage product in the space(s) designated by customer.
• Check invoice for complete delivery. Process paperwork and damaged merchandise if any.
• Collect payments if necessary.
• Monitor refrigeration system on the delivery vehicle on a consistent basis 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.

None

Internal:
Transportation associates, Maintenance associates and other internal contacts

External:
Customers

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

Related Experience/Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid U.S. driver's license issued by the state of legal residence with proper endorsements if required. No more than two convictions in the past two-year period for traffic violations, no DUI convictions in the past three years, no driver's license suspensions in the past three years. Must be able to pass DOT physical.
• No commercial or professional driving experience required. One year of multi-stop delivery experience is preferred or six months local delivery experience and/or food service industry experience.
• Hand cart delivery experience preferred.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations.
• Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Must pass pre-employment testing (including items such a Background Check)
• 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, Holidays and overtime in order to service customers

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Building Customer Loyalty
• Managing Work
• Adaptability
• Building Trust
• Follow-up
• Communication
• Demonstrate Defensive Driving techniques

No more than two convictions in the past two year period for traffic violations. No more than one of these may be a serious as defined by DOT (e.g., leaving scene of an accident, reckless driving, homicide/assault, eluding police, at fault offense, refusing a breathalyzer test, committing a felony with a vehicle) violation or result of an accident - company or private vehicle;
No DUI convictions within past three years, regardless of type of vehicle operated; no driver's license suspension within past three years (insurance and overweight tickets are excluded);