Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Safe working environment
Inclusive culture
Job Description
Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline food distributor dedicated to delivering high-quality food products and exceptional service to a diverse range of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. With a commitment to building strong relationships through a knowledgeable team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other experts, Performance Foodservice not only supplies delicious food but also offers valuable advice on menu development, operational strategies, and product selection. This focus on partnership helps independent restaurant owners and other customers achieve their unique goals and thrive in competitive markets. The company is known for fostering a safe, inclusive, and rewarding work environment where employee recognition, respect, and growth opportunities are prioritized.
The role of Food and Food Service Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice is an essential position within the company’s food supply chain operations. Drivers play a critical role in ensuring that customers receive their orders accurately, on time, and in excellent condition, directly contributing to customer satisfaction and the company's reputation. This position offers local and home daily routes from Monday through Saturday, with days off varying based on route assignments. The average annual pay ranges from $70,000 to $90,000, reflecting competitive compensation aligned with the importance of this work.
As a delivery driver, you will be responsible for operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes. Your duties will include transporting and unloading food and related products safely and efficiently while following all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. You will serve as a professional ambassador for Performance Foodservice, building lasting customer relationships through excellent communication and service. This role also involves performing pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections, maintaining accurate delivery documentation, handling customer payments when required, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
This position prioritizes safety, professionalism, and teamwork. Drivers must be attentive to detail to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured, damaged goods are handled appropriately, and all paperwork is legible and complete. The company values employees who take initiative, contribute to a culture of safety, and demonstrate respect for customers and colleagues alike. Additional employee benefits include day one health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and ongoing growth opportunities within the company.
Performance Foodservice is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This role requires a valid CDL-A license, a clean motor vehicle record, and the ability to meet all state licensing or certification requirements. Drivers must also pass drug and criminal background checks, road tests, and possess or be able to obtain a current DOT Health Card. The physical demands of the role include the ability to lift and move products typically weighing between 10 and 90 pounds and the use of equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates.
If you are a professional driver dedicated to delivering excellent service and playing a vital role in the nation's food distribution system, this opportunity with Performance Foodservice provides a stable career with strong benefits and the chance to grow within a respected industry leader.
The role of Food and Food Service Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice is an essential position within the company’s food supply chain operations. Drivers play a critical role in ensuring that customers receive their orders accurately, on time, and in excellent condition, directly contributing to customer satisfaction and the company's reputation. This position offers local and home daily routes from Monday through Saturday, with days off varying based on route assignments. The average annual pay ranges from $70,000 to $90,000, reflecting competitive compensation aligned with the importance of this work.
As a delivery driver, you will be responsible for operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes. Your duties will include transporting and unloading food and related products safely and efficiently while following all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. You will serve as a professional ambassador for Performance Foodservice, building lasting customer relationships through excellent communication and service. This role also involves performing pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections, maintaining accurate delivery documentation, handling customer payments when required, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
This position prioritizes safety, professionalism, and teamwork. Drivers must be attentive to detail to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured, damaged goods are handled appropriately, and all paperwork is legible and complete. The company values employees who take initiative, contribute to a culture of safety, and demonstrate respect for customers and colleagues alike. Additional employee benefits include day one health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and ongoing growth opportunities within the company.
Performance Foodservice is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This role requires a valid CDL-A license, a clean motor vehicle record, and the ability to meet all state licensing or certification requirements. Drivers must also pass drug and criminal background checks, road tests, and possess or be able to obtain a current DOT Health Card. The physical demands of the role include the ability to lift and move products typically weighing between 10 and 90 pounds and the use of equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates.
If you are a professional driver dedicated to delivering excellent service and playing a vital role in the nation's food distribution system, this opportunity with Performance Foodservice provides a stable career with strong benefits and the chance to grow within a respected industry leader.
Job Requirements
- Education level of high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Minimum 12 months of commercial driving experience
- Valid CDL-A license
- Age 21 or older
- Meet all applicable state licensing and certification requirements
- Clean motor vehicle report for the past 3 years
- Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check
- Pass road test
- Possess or able to obtain a current DOT Health Card
- Physical ability to hand-lift and use equipment such as two-wheeler and lift gate to move products throughout shift
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma/ged or equivalent
- 12 plus months commercial driving experience
- valid cdl-a
- must be 21 plus 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 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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