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Class A CDL Delivery Truck Driver

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
day 1 health and wellness benefits

Job Description

Performance Foodservice is a prominent broadline distributor specializing in providing high-quality food products and services to a diverse customer base that includes independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company stands out in the food distribution industry by maintaining close and supportive relationships with its customers through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts. These professionals collaborate closely with clients to offer tailored advice on operational improvements, menu development, product selection, and overall strategic planning. This comprehensive approach ensures that customers not only receive top-tier products but also benefit from expert guidance aimed at enhancing their business operations and achieving their goals.

Performance Foodservice values its employees as essential team members who contribute significantly to its mission of delivering exceptional food products across America. The company fosters a safe, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, underpinned by a culture of respect, recognition, and employee appreciation. It offers substantial growth opportunities for those performing crucial roles in the food supply chain, emphasizing employee development and career advancement.

The position of Food and Food Service Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice is a critical role within the organization. Delivery drivers serve as the frontline representatives of the company, ensuring the timely and safe delivery of products to customers while fostering positive and lasting relationships. This role involves driving tractor trailers or straight trucks on various routes, including local, over-the-road, shuttle, and overnight drives, adhering strictly to Department of Transportation regulations and company safety standards. Drivers are responsible for thorough vehicle inspections, safe loading and unloading of products, accurate documentation, and communication with customers and vendors.

With an average annual salary ranging between $70,000 and $90,000, this role offers competitive compensation along with comprehensive benefits from day one, including health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. Delivery drivers typically work local or home daily routes from Monday through Saturday, with days off varying based on route assignments.

The role demands a high level of professionalism and communication skills, as drivers regularly interact with customers, vendors, and co-workers, resolving queries and ensuring service excellence. Drivers are integral team members who uphold company safety policies, report hazards, and maintain cleanliness in their work areas. They are also tasked with handling cash or checks when required, managing customer returns, and securing freight and equipment at all times.

Performance Foodservice is committed to equal employment opportunity and fosters a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics, ensuring fair treatment and inclusivity for all employees. This commitment is reinforced by their adherence to federal and state laws and policies promoting workplace equality.

In summary, joining Performance Foodservice as a Food and Food Service Delivery Driver means becoming part of a vital component in America’s food distribution system, benefiting from competitive pay, full-spectrum benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for career growth while making a tangible impact by ensuring timely delivery of essential food products.

Job Requirements

  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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 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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