CDL A Delivery Driver - Overnights Possible

Performance Foodservice (PFG) is a leading broadline food distributor that plays a vital role in America's food supply chain. The company works closely with a diverse array of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Through a dedicated team consisting of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts, Performance Foodservice goes beyond just delivering food. They collaborate with customers to provide tailored advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and overall operational strategies. This close partnership helps independent restaurant owners and businesses not only meet their day-to-day needs but also achieve long-term growth and success. Recognized for its commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity, PFG fosters an inclusive workplace where employees of all backgrounds are valued and respected. The company also proudly upholds a culture centered on rewards, recognition, respect, and the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

The role of Food and Foodservice Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice is a highly responsible and integral position within the company. This job offers competitive pay starting at $33.65 per hour, with a paid weekly schedule and flexible work weeks consisting of 4 or 5 days. The position requires overnight availability and demands adherence to strict safety protocols due to the responsibilities involving the driving of tractor-trailers or straight trucks on local, intrastate, interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, and drive-and-drop routes. Drivers are essential to ensuring that customers receive their food products on time and in excellent condition while maintaining compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies.

The Food and Foodservice Delivery Driver acts as the face of Performance Foodservice for customers and is crucial in building and maintaining strong, lasting relationships. The responsibilities are comprehensive and include performing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, maintaining accurate freight paperwork, safely handling and securing freight, and communicating professionally with customers and colleagues. Drivers must also execute damage control, collect payments when necessary, handle customer returns, and ensure that vehicles and cargo remain secure throughout their routes. This position requires physical agility, including the ability to hand-lift and use equipment like two-wheelers and lift gates to move product cases weighing from 10 to 90 pounds. Drivers are expected to uphold a safe and clean working environment, complete detailed logs following federal and state regulations, and be proactive in reporting safety concerns.

Performance Foodservice provides excellent benefits and growth opportunities. Employees gain access to Day 1 Health and Wellness Benefits, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, and Paid Time Off, among other offerings. The company places a strong emphasis on delivering essential services to the food distribution system and cultivating a safe and inclusive workplace culture that honors diversity and excellence. Joining Performance Foodservice as a delivery driver is more than a job; it is an opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to supporting communities and helping businesses thrive.