CDL A Delivery Driver Trainee - Great Compensation and Benefits Package!

Company: US Foods
Location: Altoona
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

Altoona, PA CDL-A Delivery Driver Trainee

Join Our Community of Food People!

BECOME A US FOODS DRIVER TRAINEE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE IN
YOUR CAREER BY GAINING ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCE! JOIN A COMPANY THAT S
LEADING THE FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY!

Ready to build a career with a company that s leading the foodservice industry?

We help YOU make it!

Comprehensive Pay and Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety
culture, and much more! Our experienced drivers can average $70,000 to $80,000 annually,
with hourly rates of pay averaging $30 /hour with incentive pay.

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.

This is a trainee position for those with a CDL-A license, involving a structured 90-180 day
training program, both classroom and on-the-road. At the conclusion of this training program, a
successful candidate should be qualified to advance to the position of Delivery Driver.

CDL-A Trainee Requirements:

• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with less than six months commercial driving
  experience.
  
• Class A issued by the state of legal residence with the necessary endorsements and be
  DOT qualified.
  
• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*
  Main Ingredients of the Job
  
• 100 % attendance in all elements of the training program, actively participating in
  classroom exercises as well as hands on instruction.
  
• Maintains satisfactory feedback from supervisor and driver/coaches during the
  classroom and on-the-road driving portion of the training program.
  
• Assists designated US Foods drivers in route completion, learning all aspects of the job.
  
• Achieves defined performance expectations during the first 90 day probationary period
  of program.
  
• Successfully completes the US Foods Driver On-Boarding program as part of the
  training curriculum.
  
• Attends all required company meetings and adhere to all safety practices and company
  policies.
  Physical Requirements:
  
  • Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80 lbs. of product repetitively during each shift
    required
    
  • Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops
    (10 per shift) required
    Why US Foods
    At US Foods, we re committed to our mission of GREAT FOOD. MADE EASY -- providing
    food products that keep operators ahead of customer demand and services that help them run
    their operations.
    
    Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods team and one of the important faces of our
    organization. On and off the road, our drivers strive for integrity and reliability, while building
    trusting relationships with customers.
    
    At the foundation of those efforts are our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic,
    collaborative spirit and service. Together we help our customers make it, but we also believe in
    helping our drivers make it!
    
    We are committed to compensation and benefits that respect and reward our employees for
    their dedication and hard work.
    
    *Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of
    Transportation. All Drivers are required to the Clearinghouse website and register to the new
    database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information
    about commercial driver s license (CDL) and commercial learner s permit (CLP) holders drug
    and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note
    registration is required.
    
    ***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
    
    Apply Online Below

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