Non CDL Permit Trainee

US Foods Inc
US - Montana - Fromberg
February 3, 2025

As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation,.

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:

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

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)

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Non CDL Permit Trainee