CDL Permit Driver Trainee - Company Paid CDL Training
CDL Permit Driver Trainee - Company Paid CDL Training
US Foods
Plymouth, MN
Job ID : 52624d6a32507635496b45682b6c7a7561413d3d
Job Description :
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE.
Join Our Community of Food People!
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Join Our Community of Food People!
- BECOME A US FOODS® DRIVER!
Ready to driver your career forward? US Foods is company that's leading the foodservice industry! This is a trainee position, involving a structured 90 day training program, consisting of driving skills training, classroom and behind-the-wheel practice. Must have a state certified CDL learner's permit prior to entering the training program. At the conclusion of this training program, a successful candidate will have obtained a CDL Class A license and be ready to advance to a Delivery Driver Trainee position.
We help YOU make it! Our CDL Trainees make $25.00 / hour while in Training, Pay increase once Class A CDL is obtained!
Benefits:
- NO COST BENEFITS for the whole family - Medical, Dental , Vision, Life Insurance
- Company Paid Pension
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.
Main Ingredients of the Job
- Must have a state certified CDL learner's permit prior to entering the training program.
- 100 % attendance in all elements of the training program, actively participating in classroom exercises as well as hands on instruction
- Maintains satisfactory feedback from instructors and driver/coaches during the classroom, yard skills, and on-the-road driving portion of the training program
- Assists designated US Foods drivers in route completion, learning all aspects of the job
- Successfully obtains a CDL Class A license within the first 140 days of the training program
- Achieves defined performance expectations during the initial 90 day probationary period of program
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
What You Bring to the Table
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have valid CDL Permit issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
- Preferred experience: A minimum of one year operating heavy motor vehicle equipment AND/OR one year as a warehouse selector in a foodservice or comparable industry.
- Examples: MVO's from the military, Non CDL drivers with route delivery experience, US Foods selectors or selectors from other foodservice organizations.
- Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records. .
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. Please visit https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register and click GO to login. If you are able to login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see the "Clearinghouse Help" field on the clearinghouse page.
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Additional Job Description
Additional Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS
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's experience as a warehouse selector in a foodservice or comparable product environment required. Examples: MVO's from the military, Class B CDL drivers with route delivery experience, US Foods selectors or selectors from other foodservice organizations.
Must be able to pass DOT physical and obtain a two year DOT Medical Card upon receiving a conditional employment offer.
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 be able to perform coupling procedures for the Tractor/Trailer. 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.
Physical Requirements : 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:
1. STAND
Frequently
2. WALK
Frequently
3. DRIVE
Frequently
4. SIT
Frequently
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:
1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary)
Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs (Light)
Frequently
3. 25-50 lbs (Medium)
Frequently
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy)
Occasionally
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy)
Occasionally
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:
1. 1-10 lbs (Sedentary)
Occasionally
2. 10-20 lbs (Light)
Occasionally
3. 20-50 lbs (Medium)
Occasionally
4. 50-100 lbs (Heavy)
Occasionally
5. Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy)
Never
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
1. Push/pull
Frequently - e.g.: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift
2. Climb/balance
Frequently - e.g.: In/Out Truck/Trailer (2 vertical step 12" and 20") to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side door steps (6) and Platform of trailer. Stairs, truck and delivery ramps.
3. Stoop/squat -Occasionally
4. Kneel/bend -Occasionally
5. Bend -Frequently
6. Reach above shoulder -Occasionally
7. Grasp objects
Frequently - e.g.: Hand truck, boxes, cartons
Continuously - Steering wheel
8. Manipulate objects
Frequently - e.g.: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paper work, truck gate, straps
Continuously - e.g.: truck gear shift
9. Twisting -Frequently
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Company Details :
Name : US Foods
CEO : Dave Flitman
Headquarter : Rosemont, IL
Revenue : $10+ billion (USD)
Size : 10000+ Employees
Type : Company - Public
Primary Industry : Wholesale
Sector Name : Retail & Wholesale
Year Founded : 1993
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