CDL A Shuttle Driver

Performance Foodservice is a leading broadline food distributor, playing a crucial role in the food supply chain across the United States. The company partners with a diverse range of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Unlike traditional distributors, Performance Foodservice delivers not only high-quality food products but also expert consultation services. Their team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other specialists work closely with customers to help enhance operations, menu development, product selection, and overall business strategies. This close-knit approach has earned the company a strong reputation for going above and beyond in supporting independent restaurant owners and other clients to thrive in a competitive market. The company is known for its safe, inclusive work environment where recognition, respect, and rewards culture is prioritized. They offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits starting from day one, including health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more. Additionally, Performance Foodservice fosters growth opportunities within the company, emphasizing the essential nature of its work in America's food distribution system. This position welcomes walk-in applicants Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., with assistance and interviews conducted on the spot. Starting pay is competitive at $32 per hour, plus a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Shift work is typically Sunday through Thursday with overnight hours and may include occasional work outdoors in the yard.

The role of Shuttle Driver at Performance Foodservice involves transporting empty trailers to warehouse locations and returning full trailers to shuttle yard locations efficiently and safely. This position requires operating tandem trailers, tractor trailers, and straight trucks on both intrastate and interstate routes in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations. Shuttle Drivers perform routine safety inspections, report any vehicle issues, manage loading and unloading of freight, and maintain accurate records of their driving hours using federally mandated logs. The role involves not only driving duties but also customer service responsibilities, requiring professional communication with customers, vendors, and colleagues. The dynamic nature of the job demands adaptability, teamwork, and commitment to safety standards. The driver is expected to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured, collect damaged goods and customer returns, and maintain the cleanliness and order of vehicles and trailers. This position helps to keep the supply chain flowing smoothly, ensuring that goods reach their destinations on time and intact. Overall, this role is critical to supporting the operational efficiency and service excellence that Performance Foodservice is recognized for in the food distribution industry.