Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
wellness benefits
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Safe working environment
Job Description
Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline food distributor with a strong presence across various sectors including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Renowned for its dedication to customer success, Performance Foodservice combines expert knowledge with quality products to enhance operational efficiency and menu development for its clients. This commitment is bolstered by a diverse team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts who provide tailored advice on product selection and operational strategies. As a company, Performance Foodservice supports independent restaurant owners not only by delivering food but by fostering long-term success, helping them achieve their business dreams with partnership and expertise.
At Performance Foodservice, the commitment to a safe, inclusive, and rewarding working environment is paramount. The company offers competitive compensation, including an average annual pay ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 depending on the delivery route, and a comprehensive benefits package effective from day one of employment. Employees enjoy health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more. Work schedules generally cover Monday through Friday with early dispatches from 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM, encompassing 12 to 13-hour routes. Growth opportunities abound within the company, allowing employees to play an essential role in supporting America’s food distribution system.
The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice is a vital role in the food supply chain, responsible for the safe and timely delivery of food and foodservice products across intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and drive-and-drop assignments. Serving as the face of the company, CDL-A Drivers establish and maintain crucial customer relationships, ensuring that all deliveries meet company standards and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers are expected to perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections, handle freight securely, manage required paperwork, and comply with all federal and state transportation laws.
Additional responsibilities include professional communication with customers, vendors, and colleagues, managing cash or check collections when required, unloading and transporting goods to designated areas, and performing damage control checks. The role demands physical stamina for handling freight, often ranging from 10 to 90 pounds, utilizing tools like two-wheelers and lift gates. Drivers are also responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety standards of their vehicles and equipment. The position mandates a clean motor vehicle report, valid CDL-A license, and successful completion of background checks and drug tests, emphasizing safety and reliability. Through these duties, the CDL-A Driver plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless delivery operations that keep America’s food service industry thriving.
At Performance Foodservice, the commitment to a safe, inclusive, and rewarding working environment is paramount. The company offers competitive compensation, including an average annual pay ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 depending on the delivery route, and a comprehensive benefits package effective from day one of employment. Employees enjoy health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more. Work schedules generally cover Monday through Friday with early dispatches from 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM, encompassing 12 to 13-hour routes. Growth opportunities abound within the company, allowing employees to play an essential role in supporting America’s food distribution system.
The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice is a vital role in the food supply chain, responsible for the safe and timely delivery of food and foodservice products across intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and drive-and-drop assignments. Serving as the face of the company, CDL-A Drivers establish and maintain crucial customer relationships, ensuring that all deliveries meet company standards and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers are expected to perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections, handle freight securely, manage required paperwork, and comply with all federal and state transportation laws.
Additional responsibilities include professional communication with customers, vendors, and colleagues, managing cash or check collections when required, unloading and transporting goods to designated areas, and performing damage control checks. The role demands physical stamina for handling freight, often ranging from 10 to 90 pounds, utilizing tools like two-wheelers and lift gates. Drivers are also responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety standards of their vehicles and equipment. The position mandates a clean motor vehicle report, valid CDL-A license, and successful completion of background checks and drug tests, emphasizing safety and reliability. Through these duties, the CDL-A Driver plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless delivery operations that keep America’s food service industry thriving.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- 12+ 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 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
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- 12+ 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 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 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 checks customer invoices of products that have been loaded
- Checks and completes all required paperwork associated with freight accurately and legibly
- 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 and transports items into designated customer storage areas
- Performs damage control checks on items, scans and contacts 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 removes trash from trailers as required
- Completes daily record of hours of service and enters 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 secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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