Straight Truck Delivery Driver- Omaha
US Foods Inc. - Omaha, NE
- Perform all pre-trip responsibilities to include: checking route numbers and account numbers for assigned deliveries, count items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded, and perform "pre-trip safety check" inspection of truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
- Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route.
- Unload products from the trailer with a hand truck or by hand and place them in designated customer storage areas.
- Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collect money (cash or checks) where required. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returns.
- Perform all post-trip responsibilities to include: unload damaged goods and customer returns and complete necessary paperwork; turn in all funds collected daily; perform safety check on the vehicle, park and secure straight truck and hand truck.
- Attend all required company meetings.
40-45 hours per week. 5 days per week. 8 hours per day, Monday – Friday. Schedules vary according to business needs.
Education/Training: High School Diploma/GED preferred. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations. Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and ability to work with money collected from customers to ensure the amount collected matches the invoiced amount.
Related Experience/Requirements: A minimum of one year’s experience operating heavy motor vehicle equipment and/or one year experience as a warehouse selector in a foodservice or comparable product environment required. Class B driver’s license preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) i.e. XATA, POD, and tools used to perform the job. Must be able to perform all job functions safely. Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position. Must know/have ability to learn material safety data sheet information regarding all material used within the scope of the work.
Must have excellent customer service skills. Must pass a controlled substance abuse screening test. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions, including applying tire chains if needed. Must adhere to all safety practices and company policies.
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) 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); and no termination by previous employer for failure to comply with safety regulations or for accident involvement.
Posted: 30+ days ago
