Non CDL Permit Trainee

US Foods

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Plymouth, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Participate in a 90-day structured training program to obtain a CDL Class A license through classroom and behind-the-wheel practice. Assist senior drivers with delivery duties and route completion to learn the physical and safety requirements of the job.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma/GED and are at least 21 years old. You must be able to obtain a CDL learner's permit within 45 days and a CDL Class A license within 90 days. You should also possess basic math skills and the ability to learn and use company equipment and safety procedures.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CDL Class A

DOT physical

DOT Medical Card

DOT written examination

XATA

POD

Job Description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

Join Our Community of Food People!

This is a company-sponsored trainee position, involving a structured 90-day training program, consisting of driving skills training, classroom and behind-the-wheel practice. The Non-CDL Permit Trainee must obtain a state certified CDL learner’s permit within the first 45 days in the training program. At the conclusion of this training program, the Trainee will have obtained a CDL Class A license and be ready to advance to a Delivery Driver Trainee position.

During the training period, the trainee works with designated senior drivers selected to participate in the program and will assist in delivery duties to gain insight into the physical requirements of the job, safe work practices, and receive coaching on their driving skills. The trainee also attends a 6-week school where they initially obtain a CDL permit and, upon successful graduation, receive a CDL-A license.

BECOME A US FOODS® DRIVER!

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

Location: Rochester, MN

Schedule:

Tuesday – Saturday

Start Time 5:30am Avg 8 hr shifts

The starting pay is is $34.50 per hour!

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • 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 enrolls in CDL school and obtains a CDL permit license within the first 45 days of the training program. 
  • Successfully obtains a CDL Class A license within the 90 days of the training program. 
  • Achieves defined performance expectations during the initial 90-day probationary period of program.
  • Attends all required company meetings and adhere to all safety practices and company policies.
  • Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION:

  • N/A

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:   US Foods Trainer, Transportation Managers, Fleet Maintenance, Administrative Support, US Foods Drivers.

External: State MVD, Customers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Inclement weather conditions, including applying tire chains if needed, with frequent stops.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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.   
  • Must be able to pass DOT physical and obtain a two year DOT Medical Card upon receiving a conditional employment offer.

EDUCATION

  • 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.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

  • N/A

LICENSES

  • 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 employers for failure to comply with safety regulations or for accident involvement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum one year of experience operating heavy motor vehicle equipment and/or one year of experience as a warehouse selector in a foodservice or comparable product environment preferred. Examples: MVOs from the military, Class B CDL drivers with route delivery experience, US Foods selectors or selectors from other foodservice organizations.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time.

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

FREQUENCY:

STAND: FREQUENTLY

WALK: FREQUENTLY

DRIVE VEHICLE: FREQUENTLY

SIT: FREQUENTLY

LIFT

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

CARRY

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/A

PUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLY

CLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLY

STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY

KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY

BEND: FREQUENTLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY

TWIST: FREQUENTLY

GRASP OBJECTS 3: CONTINUOUSLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: CONTINUOUSLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY

1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)

2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer.Stairs)

3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)

4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)

5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $34.50 and $36.50.

As applicable, this role will also receive : overtime compensation, incentives (i.e., based on cases, mileage, stops).

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***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*** 

US Foods

US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 associates and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, IL, and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit usfoods.com to learn more. ------------ Rules of Engagement Statement: We are proud to support community engagement on the US Foods LinkedIn page, and we're excited to see your comments, photos and videos. Please note that the views expressed by the community do not necessarily reflect those of US Foods. Before posting, please take a moment to read our rules for community content. We reserve the right to remove content that violates these rules. 1. Don't break the law. Content that appears to break the law or that advocates for breaking the law also is not permitted. 2. Be polite and courteous to everyone, even those you disagree with. This also means you may not post anything that is threatening, harassing, abusive, bullying, discriminatory, profane, sexually explicit, obscene, violent, gruesome, or similarly objectionable. 3. Stay on topic for this community and dialogue. Off-topic content may include but is not limited to irrelevant or out of context material, spam, promotional content, and links to third-party sites. 4. Follow LinkedIn's Terms and Conditions. 5. All posts must be by a real person and from a real profile. Content from fake or anonymous profiles is not permitted. 6. Our employees must also follow all of our applicable policies and guidelines, including but not limited to our Code of Conduct and Electronic Social Networking Policy.
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