CDL A Delivery Driver

Performance Foodservice, a leading broadline distributor owned by Performance Food Group (PFG), plays a pivotal role in supporting America's food distribution system. The company serves a diverse range of local customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. With a dedicated team composed of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts, Performance Foodservice builds strong, lasting relationships with its customers. This team not only delivers high-quality food products but also offers valuable guidance on improving operational efficiency, menu development, product selection, and strategic business growth. The company is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace culture distinguished by recognition, respect, and opportunities for career advancement.

The available Food and Food Service Delivery Driver position based at the new warehouse facility located at 8600 Springdale Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63134, provides a critical function within the food supply chain. This role is structured as a full-time position with a Monday to Friday work schedule, including occasional Saturdays with early morning starts. One of the significant incentives for this role is a $10,000 sign-on bonus available to new employees who have not been employed by any PFG-owned company in the last six months. The company also offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Day 1 health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and additional rewards.

The delivery driver is responsible for operating tractor trailers or straight trucks to transport and deliver food and food-related products safely and punctually across intrastate and interstate routes, including local deliveries, overnight shifts, and drive and drop assignments. Safety is a top priority, with drivers required to perform pre- and post-trip inspections in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies to ensure vehicle and cargo integrity. Drivers also play an important role in customer service, acting as the public face of Performance Foodservice by professionally communicating with customers, vendors, and coworkers to ensure deliveries meet customer expectations and any inquiries are addressed promptly.

Additional responsibilities include loading, securing, and unloading freight, verifying freight against shipping documentation, collecting payments where necessary, and maintaining detailed records of hours of service and delivery paperwork. Drivers must ensure all equipment and freight are secured properly at the end of each shift and participate in general housekeeping duties to keep trailers and dock areas tidy. This position requires individuals who are reliable, safety-conscious, customer-oriented, and capable of physical tasks such as lifting and operating equipment for handling products between 10 and 90 pounds.

Performance Foodservice is proud of its commitment to equal employment opportunity (EEO), embracing diversity and protecting all employees and applicants from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. The company upholds policies that foster inclusivity and transparency in the workplace, ensuring a respectful and supportive environment for all team members.