Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Split Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
wellness benefits
Job Description
Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline distributor that plays a vital role in America’s food supply chain. The company sustains strong relationships with a diverse clientele including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Performance Foodservice’s team is composed of dedicated sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other professionals who work closely with customers to enhance their business operations, menu development, product selection, and overall strategies. With a focus on not just delivering quality food products but also supporting the growth and success of independent restaurant owners, Performance Foodservice has established itself as a trusted partner in the food distribution industry. The company emphasizes a culture of safety, inclusion, rewards, and recognition, fostering a respectful working environment for its employees.
This position is for a Delivery Driver with CDL-A certification at Performance Foodservice. This role is essential in ensuring the timely and safe delivery of food and food service products to various customers. Delivery Drivers at Performance Foodservice work an average of 10-12 hour shifts for 4-5 days per week, with no Sunday work. Dispatch times occur between 12 AM and 5 AM depending on assigned routes. Drivers operate tractor trailers or straight trucks and handle intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight drives.
The Delivery Driver is the face of the company to many customers, building relationships through professional interactions and ensuring that deliveries meet expectations for quality and timeliness. The responsibilities include conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections of vehicles and trailers, adhering strictly to Department of Transportation regulations and company safety policies, and maintaining accurate records of hours worked and delivery paperwork. Drivers ensure products are properly loaded, secured, and delivered in good condition, manage financial transactions when required, and handle customer returns and damaged goods following company procedures. The role requires physical capability to lift and move product cases ranging from 10 to 90 pounds using equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates.
Performance Foodservice offers competitive pay starting at a minimum of $350 per day based on a component pay structure, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes day one health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and other perks. The company promotes growth opportunities for employees who contribute to supporting America’s essential food distribution system.
Overall, the Delivery Driver position at Performance Foodservice offers a challenging and rewarding career path that combines essential logistics duties with customer service, safety compliance, and teamwork in a supportive and inclusive work environment. Candidates with a valid CDL-A license, clean driving record, and the physical ability to perform required tasks are encouraged to apply to join a company dedicated to excellence in foodservice distribution.
This position is for a Delivery Driver with CDL-A certification at Performance Foodservice. This role is essential in ensuring the timely and safe delivery of food and food service products to various customers. Delivery Drivers at Performance Foodservice work an average of 10-12 hour shifts for 4-5 days per week, with no Sunday work. Dispatch times occur between 12 AM and 5 AM depending on assigned routes. Drivers operate tractor trailers or straight trucks and handle intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight drives.
The Delivery Driver is the face of the company to many customers, building relationships through professional interactions and ensuring that deliveries meet expectations for quality and timeliness. The responsibilities include conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections of vehicles and trailers, adhering strictly to Department of Transportation regulations and company safety policies, and maintaining accurate records of hours worked and delivery paperwork. Drivers ensure products are properly loaded, secured, and delivered in good condition, manage financial transactions when required, and handle customer returns and damaged goods following company procedures. The role requires physical capability to lift and move product cases ranging from 10 to 90 pounds using equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates.
Performance Foodservice offers competitive pay starting at a minimum of $350 per day based on a component pay structure, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes day one health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and other perks. The company promotes growth opportunities for employees who contribute to supporting America’s essential food distribution system.
Overall, the Delivery Driver position at Performance Foodservice offers a challenging and rewarding career path that combines essential logistics duties with customer service, safety compliance, and teamwork in a supportive and inclusive work environment. Candidates with a valid CDL-A license, clean driving record, and the physical ability to perform required tasks are encouraged to apply to join a company dedicated to excellence in foodservice distribution.
Job Requirements
- high school diploma/ged or equivalent
- 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 (mvr) for past 3 years
- pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
- pass road test
- attain or possess valid current dot health card
- able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler lift gate or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift
- able to work 4-5 days per week with 10-12 hour shifts
- willingness to dispatch between 12am - 5am based on assigned route
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma/ged or equivalent
- 12+ months commercial driving
- 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
- 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 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 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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