Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $104,600.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
day 1 health and wellness benefits
safe and inclusive working environment
Job Description
Performance Foodservice, a key division of Performance Food Group (PFG), stands as one of the leading broadline foodservice distributors in the United States. Serving a diverse array of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries, Performance Foodservice operates with a mission to not only deliver quality products but to build lasting partnerships that help clients thrive. The company’s team of dedicated sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other experts collaborate closely with customers, offering guidance on improving operational efficiency, menu development, product selection, and strategic business growth. With a strong commitment to excellence, Performance Foodservice exemplifies the standard for trusted foodservice distribution in the industry.
The position available is for an experienced CDL-A Delivery Driver, an essential role within the company’s logistics and fulfillment operations. This role offers an average annual pay of $104,600, with an additional hiring bonus of up to $10,000 for experienced delivery drivers. The role ensures home daily status, servicing all scheduled customers by the end of the delivery route, which is highly advantageous for work-life balance.
As a CDL-A Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice, you will be entrusted with the critical task of ensuring seamless delivery of food and food-related products to customers spread across intrastate and interstate routes. The role involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive and drop routes. Delivery drivers are the face of the company at the customer level, fostering strong customer relationships through professional interaction and service excellence.
Responsibilities include conducting safety inspections in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, handling product loading and unloading, verifying deliveries, collecting payments where applicable, and maintaining thorough and accurate delivery documentation. Drivers must also adhere rigorously to all safety and driving regulations, maintain secure handling of freight, and communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and colleagues.
Performance Foodservice prioritizes a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment that encourages recognition and rewards for employees' hard work. The company offers competitive pay and benefits starting from day one, including health and wellness coverage, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. Employees also benefit from various growth opportunities within the company, which values essential work that supports America’s vital food distribution system.
Joining Performance Foodservice means becoming part of a team dedicated to excellence in foodservice distribution with an emphasis on customer satisfaction, safety, and professional growth. This role is ideal for motivated, safety-conscious individuals who take pride in delivering quality service and contributing to a major segment of the nation’s food supply chain.
The position available is for an experienced CDL-A Delivery Driver, an essential role within the company’s logistics and fulfillment operations. This role offers an average annual pay of $104,600, with an additional hiring bonus of up to $10,000 for experienced delivery drivers. The role ensures home daily status, servicing all scheduled customers by the end of the delivery route, which is highly advantageous for work-life balance.
As a CDL-A Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice, you will be entrusted with the critical task of ensuring seamless delivery of food and food-related products to customers spread across intrastate and interstate routes. The role involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive and drop routes. Delivery drivers are the face of the company at the customer level, fostering strong customer relationships through professional interaction and service excellence.
Responsibilities include conducting safety inspections in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, handling product loading and unloading, verifying deliveries, collecting payments where applicable, and maintaining thorough and accurate delivery documentation. Drivers must also adhere rigorously to all safety and driving regulations, maintain secure handling of freight, and communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and colleagues.
Performance Foodservice prioritizes a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment that encourages recognition and rewards for employees' hard work. The company offers competitive pay and benefits starting from day one, including health and wellness coverage, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. Employees also benefit from various growth opportunities within the company, which values essential work that supports America’s vital food distribution system.
Joining Performance Foodservice means becoming part of a team dedicated to excellence in foodservice distribution with an emphasis on customer satisfaction, safety, and professional growth. This role is ideal for motivated, safety-conscious individuals who take pride in delivering quality service and contributing to a major segment of the nation’s food supply chain.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
- Valid CDL-A license
- Age 21 or older
- Compliance with all relevant state licensing and certification requirements
- Clean motor vehicle record for the past 3 years
- Successfully pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background check
- Ability to pass road test
- Possession of current DOT health card or ability to obtain one
- Physical ability to hand-lift and use equipment such as two-wheeler and lift gate to move freight
- Ability to work safely following DOT regulations and company policies
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 (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
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 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
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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