CDL A Delivery Driver

St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $30.60

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

Day 1 health benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Safe working environment

Inclusive culture

Job Description

Performance Foodservice is the broadline distributor arm of Performance Food Group (PFG), a premier foodservice provider committed to supporting a diverse array of local customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. This company prides itself on cultivating close relationships with its clients through a dedicated team consisting of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts. These experts aid customers not only in the selection and delivery of high-quality food products but also provide vital advice on operational strategies, menu development, and business growth opportunities. Performance Foodservice goes beyond merely delivering food; it invests deeply in helping independent restaurant owners and other clients realize and achieve their business dreams, fostering lasting partnerships and client satisfaction through dedicated service and expertise.

The role offered is for a Food and Food Service Delivery Driver based at the company's new warehouse facility located at 8600 Springdale Avenue, St. Louis, MO. This position is primarily Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday shifts that start early in the morning. The role carries a competitive salary and a substantial $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates who have not been employed by a PFG-owned company within the last six months. The position offers rich benefits, including Day 1 Health and Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) Employer Matching, Education Assistance, and Paid Time Off.

This driver position is critical within the food supply chain, as delivery drivers are responsible not only for the timely and safe delivery of food products but also serve as the public face of Performance Foodservice. Responsibilities include operating tractor trailers or straight trucks across intrastate, interstate, local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes effectively and in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers ensure products are loaded, transported, and unloaded securely and in excellent condition, maintaining safety compliance and building rapport with customers during deliveries. Duties also involve verifying orders, managing paperwork, conducting thorough safety inspections of vehicles, adhering strictly to safety protocols, and maintaining cleanliness and order in the work environment.

The job provides growth opportunities in a stable, essential sector with a culture emphasizing safety, inclusivity, respect, and rewarding employee performance. This role is ideal for professionals seeking steady employment with robust benefits while playing an indispensable role in America's food distribution system.

Job Requirements

12+ months of food distribution/touch freight experience preferred
6+ 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

Job Qualifications

6+ 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

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 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