Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $90,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Benefits from day one
Employee stock purchase plan
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor under Performance Food Group (PFG), renowned for its pivotal role in the foodservice industry. The company maintains a versatile clientele, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. What truly differentiates Performance Foodservice is its dedication to not only delivering quality food products but also supporting its customers with expert advice. Their team comprises sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other specialists who collaborate closely with clients to enhance operations, develop menus, select the right products, and establish effective operational strategies. This client-centric approach has solidified the company’s reputation as a reliable partner for those seeking to flourish in the competitive foodservice market.
Joining Performance Foodservice means becoming part of a team that delivers essential goods to America’s food distribution network, directly impacting local economies and communities. They emphasize a safe and inclusive culture underscored by rewards, recognition, and respect among employees. Work hours reflect a Monday to Friday early start schedule allowing for weekend time, and the compensation includes a competitive average annual salary of $90,000, complemented by a substantial $10,000 sign-on bonus to attract skilled professionals.
The role of a CDL-A Driver at Performance Foodservice is fundamental to the company’s operational success and the overall food supply chain. This position involves operating tractor-trailers or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and drive-and-drop assignments. Drivers ensure that orders are delivered timely and in proper condition, adhering strictly to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Beyond just transportation, drivers act as the company’s representatives on the ground, fostering positive relationships with customers through professional interaction and exceptional service.
Responsibilities include comprehensive safety inspections—pre-trip and post-trip checks—to confirm the vehicles meet all safety standards and addressing any issues promptly. Drivers must maintain accurate records, from delivery manifests to hours-of-service logs, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and company mandates. The position demands strong physical capability to handle freight, including lifting weighted product cases and operating equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates.
Additionally, drivers play an active role in the loading and unloading process, verifying shipments against customer invoices, securing freight properly, and completing all necessary paperwork with accuracy. Providing excellent customer service by communicating clearly, collecting payments when necessary, and maintaining a clean working environment are integral to the job.
In summary, this position offers new hires a valuable opportunity for growth in a role that is vital to sustaining America’s food distribution. The company’s inclusive culture, comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, and opportunities for advancement present an appealing career path for qualified CDL-A drivers dedicated to safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Joining Performance Foodservice means becoming part of a team that delivers essential goods to America’s food distribution network, directly impacting local economies and communities. They emphasize a safe and inclusive culture underscored by rewards, recognition, and respect among employees. Work hours reflect a Monday to Friday early start schedule allowing for weekend time, and the compensation includes a competitive average annual salary of $90,000, complemented by a substantial $10,000 sign-on bonus to attract skilled professionals.
The role of a CDL-A Driver at Performance Foodservice is fundamental to the company’s operational success and the overall food supply chain. This position involves operating tractor-trailers or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and drive-and-drop assignments. Drivers ensure that orders are delivered timely and in proper condition, adhering strictly to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Beyond just transportation, drivers act as the company’s representatives on the ground, fostering positive relationships with customers through professional interaction and exceptional service.
Responsibilities include comprehensive safety inspections—pre-trip and post-trip checks—to confirm the vehicles meet all safety standards and addressing any issues promptly. Drivers must maintain accurate records, from delivery manifests to hours-of-service logs, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and company mandates. The position demands strong physical capability to handle freight, including lifting weighted product cases and operating equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates.
Additionally, drivers play an active role in the loading and unloading process, verifying shipments against customer invoices, securing freight properly, and completing all necessary paperwork with accuracy. Providing excellent customer service by communicating clearly, collecting payments when necessary, and maintaining a clean working environment are integral to the job.
In summary, this position offers new hires a valuable opportunity for growth in a role that is vital to sustaining America’s food distribution. The company’s inclusive culture, comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, and opportunities for advancement present an appealing career path for qualified CDL-A drivers dedicated to safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- minimum of 12 months commercial driving experience
- valid CDL-A license
- age 21 or older
- compliance with all state licensing or certification requirements
- clean motor vehicle report for the last 3 years
- successful completion of post-offer drug screening and criminal background check
- pass a road test
- hold or obtain a current DOT health card
- ability to hand-lift and use equipment like two-wheelers and lift gates to move freight
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent
- 12+ 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 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 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 and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company
- performs all required safety checks including pre/post trip inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to 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 and 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 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
- 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 keeps 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
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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