Van Driver

Us Foods Livermore, California
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November 26, 2022
Us Foods
Livermore, California
  • Join Our Community of Food People!
  • The 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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Each item should account for 10% or more)
  • An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below.
  • The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential 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.
  • EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status
  • Internal: Transportation associates, Maintenance associates and other internal contacts
  • 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 as Drug Screen & 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
  • Building Customer Loyalty
  • Demonstrate Defensive Driving techniques
  • No more than two convictions in the past two year period for traffic violations.
  • 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.
  • Physical Requirements: Must be able to pass DOT physical.
  • Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
  • (Very Heavy) Occasionally
  • (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.
  • Reach above shoulder Occasionally
  • Grasp objects Frequently - e.g.: Hand truck, boxes, cartons
  • Continuously - Steering wheel
  • Manipulate objects Frequently - e.g.: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paper work, truck gate, straps
  • Continuously - e.g.: truck gear shift

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