Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $85,000.00 - $110,000.00
Work Schedule
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
sign on bonus
wellness benefits
Job Description
Performance Foodservice, a leading broadline distributor under Performance Food Group (PFG), plays a vital role in America's food supply chain by partnering with a diverse range of customers such as independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. This established company offers comprehensive support beyond food delivery, providing expert guidance through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry specialists. Their aim is not only to deliver top-quality products but to help independent restaurants and food service businesses enhance their operations, optimize menus, and implement effective strategies. Known for its commitment to excellence, safety, and inclusivity, Performance Foodservice fosters a rewarding work environment enriched with employee recognition, respect, and growth opportunities.
The role on offer is for a CDL-A Driver based at 9950 South Reinhart Road, Oak Creek, Wisconsin. This is a full-time position with a work schedule from Sunday to Thursday nights, specifically dispatched from 9 pm until the job is complete. Employees in this position receive a competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to over $110,000 per year after training. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is also offered upon completion of training, although this incentive is not available to previous Performance Food Group employees within the last six months. Compensation is coupled with generous benefits starting from day one, including health and wellness plans, a 401K employer match, education assistance, paid time off, and an employee stock purchase plan.
As a CDL-A Driver at Performance Foodservice, you will be entrusted with the critical task of driving tractor trailers or straight trucks over both intrastate and interstate routes. The role involves transporting and delivering food and food-related products to customers, ensuring timely arrival and maintenance of product integrity. Beyond logistics, the driver acts as the face of the company, building and maintaining positive relationships with customers and ensuring a service experience that reflects the company’s values. Daily responsibilities include performing mandatory safety inspections and adhering rigorously to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The driver must manage secure transport, handle freight loading and unloading, verify deliveries, handle cash or checks where necessary, and maintain accurate records of the journey and hours worked.
This role demands reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to safety and customer service excellence. Performance Foodservice emphasizes teamwork, rewarding effort, and providing a safe, inclusive workplace culture. Employees gain unique opportunities for career advancement within a company that values their contribution to the essential food distribution network of the nation. Whether working on overnight routes, shuttle services, or dedicated delivery lines, CDL-A drivers at Performance Foodservice are pivotal in sustaining the food industry supply chain while enjoying a stable work schedule, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.
The role on offer is for a CDL-A Driver based at 9950 South Reinhart Road, Oak Creek, Wisconsin. This is a full-time position with a work schedule from Sunday to Thursday nights, specifically dispatched from 9 pm until the job is complete. Employees in this position receive a competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to over $110,000 per year after training. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is also offered upon completion of training, although this incentive is not available to previous Performance Food Group employees within the last six months. Compensation is coupled with generous benefits starting from day one, including health and wellness plans, a 401K employer match, education assistance, paid time off, and an employee stock purchase plan.
As a CDL-A Driver at Performance Foodservice, you will be entrusted with the critical task of driving tractor trailers or straight trucks over both intrastate and interstate routes. The role involves transporting and delivering food and food-related products to customers, ensuring timely arrival and maintenance of product integrity. Beyond logistics, the driver acts as the face of the company, building and maintaining positive relationships with customers and ensuring a service experience that reflects the company’s values. Daily responsibilities include performing mandatory safety inspections and adhering rigorously to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The driver must manage secure transport, handle freight loading and unloading, verify deliveries, handle cash or checks where necessary, and maintain accurate records of the journey and hours worked.
This role demands reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to safety and customer service excellence. Performance Foodservice emphasizes teamwork, rewarding effort, and providing a safe, inclusive workplace culture. Employees gain unique opportunities for career advancement within a company that values their contribution to the essential food distribution network of the nation. Whether working on overnight routes, shuttle services, or dedicated delivery lines, CDL-A drivers at Performance Foodservice are pivotal in sustaining the food industry supply chain while enjoying a stable work schedule, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent
- 6+ months commercial driving experience
- Valid CDL-A license
- Must be 21+ years of age
- Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
- Clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
- Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
- Pass road test
- Attain or have valid current DOT Health Card or be 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 Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent
- 6+ months commercial driving experience
- Valid CDL-A license
- Must be 21+ years of age
- Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
- Clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
- Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
- Pass road test
- Attain or have valid current DOT Health Card or be able to secure new DOT Health Card
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 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 where required
- Loads customer returns onto 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
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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