Driver, Straight Truck - CDLClass B (Start Time\\: 3\\:00 p.m.)
US Foods Inc. - Buffalo, NY
Perform all pre-trip responsibilities including: obtaining and reviewing driver itinerary for the division deliveries, required truck temperature checks and performing pre-trip safety check inspections of truck according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Drive to and deliver orders for the respective US Foods distribution center in a timely and safe manner; obtain proper signatures on paperwork.
Visually survey US Foods distribution center drop off locations during the approach to determine hazards.
Occasionally unload products from the truck with a hand truck or by hand when product is returned back to the location from the distribution center.
Contact division management for authorization of invoice discrepancies and communicate all errors and returns.
Return truck to division when route is completed.
Perform all post-trip responsibilities: unloading damaged goods and customer returns and completing necessary paperwork; performing safety checks on the truck; fueling (as required by the division); parking and securing the truck and hand cart; completing DOT logs (electronic or manual as required) and company vehicle maintenance reports (DVIR) and reconcile these with the appropriate company representative as required.
Attend all required company meetings and adhere to all safety practices and company policies.
Follow division shift times, Monday – Friday with a start time of 3:00 p.m., and continue until the work is completed within DOT HOS regulations. Some Holiday, Saturday, Sunday, and overnight deliveries may be required.
Must satisfactorily complete all company mandated trainings and assessments including US Foods Driver Onboarding program.
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.
Related Experience/Requirements: Minimum six months commercial driving experience or three months foodservice or food and beverage delivery experience required. Experience delivering food products 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) 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 successfully complete the DOT written examination for drivers and 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
