Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Split Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
wellness benefits
Safe working environment
Job Description
Performance Foodservice, the broadline distribution arm of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading foodservice distributor committed to supporting 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 helps its customers excel by offering advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. Performance Foodservice prides itself not only on delivering high-quality food products but also on building strong, lasting relationships with its clients and empowering independent restaurant owners to realize their business goals. Known for its inclusive culture, the company fosters an environment of respect, recognition, and reward, ensuring employees feel valued and supported as they deliver essential services across the country’s food distribution network.
The role of Food and Food Service Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice encompasses a vital responsibility in the nation’s food supply chain. The driver serves as the critical connection between the company’s products and the customers who depend on timely, safe deliveries to operate effectively. This position requires competency in driving a tractor trailer or straight truck across intrastate and interstate routes including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes. Delivery drivers operate on split days off and 10 to 12-hour shifts, typically working between 4 to 5 days a week without Sunday shifts, with dispatch times between 12AM and 5AM depending on the assigned route.
In addition to the technical duties of transporting and delivering food and related products safely and on schedule, drivers play a key role in customer service and company representation. They interact professionally with customers, vendors, and colleagues, answering questions accurately and promptly while maintaining the company’s standards of service. Drivers also perform all necessary safety checks, including pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and trailer, complying with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and internal safety guidelines. Maintaining an impeccable safety record and reporting vehicle issues or hazards promptly is imperative.
Drivers are tasked with verifying freight counts, inspecting products for damage, completing accurate paperwork, and securing freight and equipment thoroughly. They handle unloading duties and assist with moving goods into designated storage areas, ensuring compliance with company policies on damaged or returned merchandise. The position demands physical capability to hand-lift and operate tools such as two-wheelers and lift gates, requiring regular handling of products ranging from 10 to 90 pounds.
Performance Foodservice offers a competitive daily pay starting at a minimum of $350, along with comprehensive benefits starting from the first day, including health and wellness programs, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more. The company emphasizes growth opportunities within the organization, safe working conditions, and an inclusive work culture where contributions are recognized and valued. This delivery role is integral to supporting America’s food distribution system and presents rewarding career advancement for dedicated professionals committed to safety, service excellence, and teamwork.
The role of Food and Food Service Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice encompasses a vital responsibility in the nation’s food supply chain. The driver serves as the critical connection between the company’s products and the customers who depend on timely, safe deliveries to operate effectively. This position requires competency in driving a tractor trailer or straight truck across intrastate and interstate routes including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes. Delivery drivers operate on split days off and 10 to 12-hour shifts, typically working between 4 to 5 days a week without Sunday shifts, with dispatch times between 12AM and 5AM depending on the assigned route.
In addition to the technical duties of transporting and delivering food and related products safely and on schedule, drivers play a key role in customer service and company representation. They interact professionally with customers, vendors, and colleagues, answering questions accurately and promptly while maintaining the company’s standards of service. Drivers also perform all necessary safety checks, including pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and trailer, complying with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and internal safety guidelines. Maintaining an impeccable safety record and reporting vehicle issues or hazards promptly is imperative.
Drivers are tasked with verifying freight counts, inspecting products for damage, completing accurate paperwork, and securing freight and equipment thoroughly. They handle unloading duties and assist with moving goods into designated storage areas, ensuring compliance with company policies on damaged or returned merchandise. The position demands physical capability to hand-lift and operate tools such as two-wheelers and lift gates, requiring regular handling of products ranging from 10 to 90 pounds.
Performance Foodservice offers a competitive daily pay starting at a minimum of $350, along with comprehensive benefits starting from the first day, including health and wellness programs, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more. The company emphasizes growth opportunities within the organization, safe working conditions, and an inclusive work culture where contributions are recognized and valued. This delivery role is integral to supporting America’s food distribution system and presents rewarding career advancement for dedicated professionals committed to safety, service excellence, and teamwork.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- valid CDL A license
- minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
- meet all state licensing and certification requirements
- minimum age 21 years
- clean motor vehicle report for past three years
- pass post offer drug test
- pass criminal background check
- pass road test
- valid current DOT Health Card or ability to obtain one
- physical ability to hand-lift and operate equipment for moving freight
Job Qualifications
- Valid CDL A
- 12 months commercial driving experience
- High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
- 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 or able to secure new DOT Health Card
- Able to hand-lift and utilize equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift
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, performing 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
- inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight
- performs count check of items and checks customer invoices of products loaded
- checks and completes all required paperwork associated with freight accurately and legibly
- moves tractor to the loading dock and attaches preloaded trailer as needed
- drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule
- unloads products from the trailer and transports items into designated customer storage areas
- performs damage control checks on items and contacts supervisor about removing orders according to company policy
- verifies delivery of items with customer and obtains proper signatures
- collects money where required and loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors
- ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are always appropriately locked and/or secured
- unloads damaged goods and customer returns and completes necessary paperwork
- completes daily record of hours of service and enters in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements
- performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keeps trailers clear and clean
- secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork at end of shift
- performs other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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