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Performance Foodservice

CDL Class A Delivery Driver

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $29.50
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
wellness benefits
Safe working environment

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a leading broadline food distributor under Performance Food Group (PFG), serves a wide spectrum of customers across the foodservice industry. These include independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on its close-knit relationships with customers, facilitated by a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts. This team not only delivers high-quality food products but also offers valuable guidance on operational improvements, menu development, product selection, and strategic business decisions. As a part of the food supply chain, Performance Foodservice plays a vital role in supporting independent restaurant owners... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 6 months commercial driving experience
  • Valid CDL-A license
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Meet state licensing or certification requirements where applicable
  • Clean motor vehicle record for past 3 years
  • Pass post offer drug test
  • Pass criminal background check
  • Pass road test
  • Valid DOT Health Card or ability to obtain one
  • Physical ability to hand-lift and operate equipment such as two-wheeler and lift gate
  • Ability to lift between 10 to 90 pounds

Job Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
  • 6+ 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 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
  • 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
  • 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 Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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