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US Foods hiring Van Delivery Driver, Norwich, Connecticut

Van Delivery Driver

US Foods

Norwich, Connecticut
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Non CDL Driver IThe Non CDL Driver I is a delivery position responsible for driving a company vehicle limited to a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 14,900. The position will be assigned stops to deliver foodservice products with a high level of service to customers. Commercial or professional driving experience preferred, but not required. Must meet the medical requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT). All functions must be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

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.

    Qualifications

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

  • 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 foodservice 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.

    Physical Requirements

    This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs. of material on a consistent basis, 100 lbs. on an occasional basis and repetitive motions.

    The work is performed primarily outdoors.

  • Must be able to pass DOT physical.
  • Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
  • Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:
  • OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33%

    FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66%

    CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100%

    JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

    STAND Frequently

    WALK Frequently

  • DRIVE Frequently
  • SIT Frequently

    LIFT:

    1-10 lbs. (Sedentary) Occasionally

    10-20 lbs. (Light) Frequently

    25-50 lbs. (Medium) Frequently

    50-100 lbs. (Heavy) Occasionally

    Over 100 lbs. (Very Heavy) Occasionally

    CARRY:

    1-10 lbs. (Sedentary) Occasionally

    10-20 lbs. (Light) Occasionally

    20-50 lbs. (Medium) Occasionally

    50-100 lbs. (Heavy) Occasionally

    Over 100 lbs. (Very Heavy) Never

    PUSH/PULL Frequently e.g.: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift

    CLIMB/BALANCE Frequently e.g.: In/Out Truck/Trailer (2 vertical steps) to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side door steps and Platform of trailer. Stairs, truck and delivery ramps.

    STOOP/SQUAT Occasionally

    KNEEL/BEND Occasionally

    BEND Frequently

    Reach Above Shoulder

    Occasionally

    Grasp Objects

    Frequently e.g.: Hand truck, boxes, cartonsContinuously

    • Steering wheel

    Manipulate Objects

    Frequently e.g.: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paper work, truck gate, strapsContinuously e.g.: truck gear shift

    TWISTING Frequently

    *EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status*

    Estimated Salary

    $36
    / hour

    US Foods pays $36 for Truck Driver in Norwich, Connecticut, with most salaries ranging from $25 to $51. Pay can vary based on role, experience, and local cost of living.

    Median
    $36
    Low
    $25
    High
    $51

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