Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $100,000.00 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Performance Foodservice, a leading broadline distributor within Performance Food Group (PFG), specializes in delivering high-quality food and related products to a diverse range of 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 not only supplies food products but also offers valuable advice on operational improvements, menu development, product selection, and overall business strategies. This comprehensive approach allows Performance Foodservice to build strong, lasting relationships with their clients, helping independent restaurant owners and foodservice providers thrive in a competitive market. The company's commitment to quality, service, and customer success establishes it as a vital partner in the food distribution industry.
The role of Food and Food Service Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice is an essential position within the company’s supply chain operations. Delivery drivers act as the face of the company, being responsible not just for timely and safe delivery of products but also for fostering positive customer relationships through professional communication and reliable service. These drivers operate tractor trailers or straight trucks within intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop assignments. Responsibilities include transporting food and food-related products from distribution centers directly to customers’ locations, ensuring that products arrive in excellent condition and according to scheduled delivery times.
One of the highlights of this position is the earning potential, with salaries exceeding $100,000 annually. The role offers a well-structured schedule primarily from Monday to Friday, with average dispatch times between 3 to 5 am and occasional weekend shifts. From day one, employees benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside other benefits like employee stock purchase plans, 401(k) employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. The company fosters a safe and inclusive working environment characterized by a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect. This position also offers growth opportunities, allowing motivated drivers to expand their skills and advance within the company.
The daily duties of the delivery driver emphasize safety compliance, vehicle inspections, and maintaining DOT regulations. Drivers are responsible for performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure their vehicles meet both company and federal standards, reporting any safety concerns or repairs needed immediately. They also accurately document freight details, verify deliveries with customers, collect payments when necessary, and manage the loading and unloading of freight, making use of equipment such as lift gates and two-wheelers. Attention to detail is crucial for ensuring products are loaded and secured correctly and for handling damaged goods or customer returns according to company policy.
This role demands physical stamina and the ability to handle loads varying between approximately 10 to 90 pounds, depending on the location and shipment. The company’s commitment to safety, professionalism, and excellent customer service positions this role as a pivotal contributor to the successful operation of America’s food distribution network.
The role of Food and Food Service Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice is an essential position within the company’s supply chain operations. Delivery drivers act as the face of the company, being responsible not just for timely and safe delivery of products but also for fostering positive customer relationships through professional communication and reliable service. These drivers operate tractor trailers or straight trucks within intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop assignments. Responsibilities include transporting food and food-related products from distribution centers directly to customers’ locations, ensuring that products arrive in excellent condition and according to scheduled delivery times.
One of the highlights of this position is the earning potential, with salaries exceeding $100,000 annually. The role offers a well-structured schedule primarily from Monday to Friday, with average dispatch times between 3 to 5 am and occasional weekend shifts. From day one, employees benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside other benefits like employee stock purchase plans, 401(k) employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. The company fosters a safe and inclusive working environment characterized by a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect. This position also offers growth opportunities, allowing motivated drivers to expand their skills and advance within the company.
The daily duties of the delivery driver emphasize safety compliance, vehicle inspections, and maintaining DOT regulations. Drivers are responsible for performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure their vehicles meet both company and federal standards, reporting any safety concerns or repairs needed immediately. They also accurately document freight details, verify deliveries with customers, collect payments when necessary, and manage the loading and unloading of freight, making use of equipment such as lift gates and two-wheelers. Attention to detail is crucial for ensuring products are loaded and secured correctly and for handling damaged goods or customer returns according to company policy.
This role demands physical stamina and the ability to handle loads varying between approximately 10 to 90 pounds, depending on the location and shipment. The company’s commitment to safety, professionalism, and excellent customer service positions this role as a pivotal contributor to the successful operation of America’s food distribution network.
Job Requirements
- 12+ months commercial driving experience
- Valid CDL-A license
- Must be 21+ years old
- Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements
- Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for the past 3 years
- Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
- Pass road test
- Have or able to obtain a valid DOT Health Card
- Physical ability to hand-lift and use equipment such as two-wheeler and lift gate to move freight ranging from 10 to 90 pounds
Job Qualifications
- 12+ months commercial driving experience
- Valid CDL-A
- Must be 21+ years of age
- Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
- Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for past 3 years
- Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
- Pass road test
- Attains or has 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 and 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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