Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $31.20
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Safe working environment
growth opportunities
Job Description
Performance Foodservice, a leading broadline food distributor, is committed to supporting a wide range of local customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. With a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts, the company builds strong, enduring relationships with each customer. They not only deliver nutritious and high-quality products but also provide valuable guidance on menu development, operational strategies, product selection, and ways to improve the overall efficiency of foodservice operations. Performance Foodservice stands out in the distribution industry by going beyond food delivery to genuinely help independent restaurant owners and foodservice businesses succeed and thrive in a competitive market.
Performance Foodservice offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment where employees are respected, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions. The company upholds equal employment opportunity principles and is dedicated to creating a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. Their strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected throughout their policies and culture. Employees at Performance Foodservice enjoy a safe working environment and are encouraged to contribute to a team-oriented atmosphere that supports growth and professional development.
The role of Food and Food Service Delivery Driver is essential to the nation’s food supply chain, ensuring that vital food products reach customers on time and in pristine condition. As the face of Performance Foodservice, delivery drivers play a key role in maintaining customer satisfaction through consistent, reliable service and professional interactions. This full-time position offers competitive pay of $31.20 per hour with weekly payments, and a flexible 4- or 5-day workweek schedule, allowing for work-life balance.
Drivers are responsible for operating tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver and unload food and food-related products across intrastate and interstate routes. The work includes local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes, requiring adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety protocols. Drivers perform thorough safety and vehicle inspections before and after trips to ensure compliance and safety standards are met.
The position demands high attention to safety by reporting hazards and repair needs promptly and following DOT laws and driving guidelines. Drivers serve customers directly by unloading products, securing freight, verifying deliveries with signatures, and collecting payments where necessary. The role also requires maintaining accurate paperwork related to freight, managing loading dock operations, and ensuring cleanliness and orderliness of vehicles and work areas.
Performance Foodservice supports employees with robust benefits starting from day one. Benefits include health and wellness coverage, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K employer matching, paid time off, and education assistance programs to foster ongoing development. The company also offers growth opportunities within this essential sector, recognizing and rewarding the crucial work delivery drivers perform in supporting America’s complex food distribution system. If you are seeking a rewarding career with stability, competitive compensation, and a supportive culture, consider joining Performance Foodservice as a delivery driver.
Performance Foodservice offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment where employees are respected, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions. The company upholds equal employment opportunity principles and is dedicated to creating a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. Their strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected throughout their policies and culture. Employees at Performance Foodservice enjoy a safe working environment and are encouraged to contribute to a team-oriented atmosphere that supports growth and professional development.
The role of Food and Food Service Delivery Driver is essential to the nation’s food supply chain, ensuring that vital food products reach customers on time and in pristine condition. As the face of Performance Foodservice, delivery drivers play a key role in maintaining customer satisfaction through consistent, reliable service and professional interactions. This full-time position offers competitive pay of $31.20 per hour with weekly payments, and a flexible 4- or 5-day workweek schedule, allowing for work-life balance.
Drivers are responsible for operating tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver and unload food and food-related products across intrastate and interstate routes. The work includes local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes, requiring adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety protocols. Drivers perform thorough safety and vehicle inspections before and after trips to ensure compliance and safety standards are met.
The position demands high attention to safety by reporting hazards and repair needs promptly and following DOT laws and driving guidelines. Drivers serve customers directly by unloading products, securing freight, verifying deliveries with signatures, and collecting payments where necessary. The role also requires maintaining accurate paperwork related to freight, managing loading dock operations, and ensuring cleanliness and orderliness of vehicles and work areas.
Performance Foodservice supports employees with robust benefits starting from day one. Benefits include health and wellness coverage, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K employer matching, paid time off, and education assistance programs to foster ongoing development. The company also offers growth opportunities within this essential sector, recognizing and rewarding the crucial work delivery drivers perform in supporting America’s complex food distribution system. If you are seeking a rewarding career with stability, competitive compensation, and a supportive culture, consider joining Performance Foodservice as a delivery driver.
Job Requirements
- 12+ months commercial driving experience
- High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
- Valid CDL A
- Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
- Must be 21 years of age
- Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
- Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
- Pass road test
- Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
- Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift
- Product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location
Job Qualifications
- 12+ months commercial driving experience
- High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
- Valid CDL A
- Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
- Must be 21 years of age
- Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
- Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
- Pass road test
- Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
- Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift
- Product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location
Job Duties
- Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner
- Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company
- Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
- Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required
- Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies
- Immediately reports all safety hazards
- Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight
- Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded
- Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight
- Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed
- Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule
- Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas
- Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy
- Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures
- Collects money (cash or checks) where required
- Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors
- Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured
- Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork
- Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required
- Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements
- Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required
- At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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