Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Up to $90,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
wellness benefits
Job Description
PFG Customized Distribution is a prominent player in the food distribution industry, widely recognized for its specialized service to some of America’s most iconic national chain restaurants. Their prestigious clientele includes Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. The company focuses on delivering tailored distribution solutions that meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring menu flexibility and seamless product availability. PFG Customized Distribution operates on a national scale across the United States and extends its reach to over 40 countries worldwide. Its dedication to customer service excellence, operational efficiency, and innovation places it at the... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must have a valid CDL A license
- Minimum of 12 months commercial driving experience
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Clean motor vehicle report for past three years
- Must pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
- Must possess a valid DOT health card or be able to secure one
- Ability to lift and move product cases/freight up to 90 pounds
- Must meet all state licensing and certification requirements where applicable
- Must pass road test
Job Qualifications
- 12 months commercial driving experience
- High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
- Valid CDL A
- Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
- Must be 21 years of age
- Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for past 3 years
- Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
- Pass road test
- 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 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 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 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 obtains 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 brings them to driver check-in and completes necessary paperwork
- 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 Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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