Shuttle Driver at US Foods

Fresno, California, United States

US Foods Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, Logistics, TransportationIndustries

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must have valid CDL A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualified
  • Double Endorsement License Required
  • Minimum six months commercial truck driving experience or three months of foodservice or food and beverage truck delivery experience required
  • Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is required

Responsibilities

  • Check Route Numbers and Account Numbers for All Assigned Deliveries
  • Check Customer Invoices of Product That Has Been Loaded
  • Moving Tractor to The Loading Dock to Attach Pre-Loaded Trailer And/or Attach 2nd Trailer with The Dolly
  • Hook trailers carefully making sure all connections are correct
  • Use Electronic Time Keeping System to Log in Time at Stop Site
  • Check for Returns and Paperwork on Trailers Shuttling Back to The Distribution Center
  • Performing Safety Checks on The Truck and Trailer
  • Fuel (As Required by The Division); Unhooking and Secure Trailer; Parking and Securing Tractor and Hand Truck
  • Operate a tractor-trailer (potentially doubles) between US FOODS® distribution centers and shuttle yards, switching out loaded trailers with empty trailers safely and efficiently

Skills

Tractor-Trailer Operation
Double Trailer Handling
Trailer Switching
Safe Driving
Route Checking
Account Verification
Distribution Logistics

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters
1853Year Founded
$340.5KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.
$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.
Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

Differentiation

US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.
The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.
US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

Upsides

Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.
Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.
Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

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