Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $85,000.00 - $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Sign-On Bonus
wellness benefits
Job Description
Performance Foodservice is a leading broadline distributor under Performance Food Group (PFG), known for its unique, customer-centric approach that serves a wide range of local clients. These clients include independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company distinguishes itself by not only delivering quality food products but also by providing expert support through a knowledgeable team comprised of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other specialists. This team works closely with customers to improve operational efficiency, develop appealing menus, select the best products, and implement effective operational strategies. Performance Foodservice is deeply dedicated to helping independent restaurant owners succeed and achieve their business goals, going beyond just food delivery to offer comprehensive solutions that foster growth and success within the foodservice industry.
The company offers a safe, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, emphasizing a culture of respect, recognition, and growth opportunities. Employees at Performance Foodservice benefit from competitive pay and comprehensive benefits starting from day one of employment, including health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. Additionally, new hires may qualify for a sign-on bonus up to $7,500 depending on experience. The scheduled dispatch times are Monday to Friday between 2 am and 6 am, with average annual pay ranging between $85,000 and $100,000.
The CDL-A Driver role is critical within Performance Foodservice's food supply chain, responsible for delivering food and food-related products efficiently, safely, and on time. The driver acts as a key representative of the company, building lasting relationships with customers while adhering to strict Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. Responsibilities include operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on a variety of routes such as local, intrastate, interstate, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight drive-and-drop routes. The role requires performing pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections, ensuring freight is loaded and secured correctly, reporting safety concerns, maintaining accurate delivery and freight paperwork, and contributing to the overall safety and cleanliness of vehicles and loading areas.
Additional duties include customer interaction to confirm deliveries and address any issues, handling payments, performing damage control for orders, and managing returns. Drivers also maintain compliance with DOT hours of service regulations and company policies, ensure proper locking and securing of trailers and freight, and complete various records and administrative requirements associated with their daily operations. This role demands physical ability to handle freight items typically ranging from 10 to 90 pounds and proficiency in operating equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates.
Performance Foodservice supports equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures a supportive workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
The company offers a safe, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, emphasizing a culture of respect, recognition, and growth opportunities. Employees at Performance Foodservice benefit from competitive pay and comprehensive benefits starting from day one of employment, including health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. Additionally, new hires may qualify for a sign-on bonus up to $7,500 depending on experience. The scheduled dispatch times are Monday to Friday between 2 am and 6 am, with average annual pay ranging between $85,000 and $100,000.
The CDL-A Driver role is critical within Performance Foodservice's food supply chain, responsible for delivering food and food-related products efficiently, safely, and on time. The driver acts as a key representative of the company, building lasting relationships with customers while adhering to strict Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. Responsibilities include operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on a variety of routes such as local, intrastate, interstate, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight drive-and-drop routes. The role requires performing pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections, ensuring freight is loaded and secured correctly, reporting safety concerns, maintaining accurate delivery and freight paperwork, and contributing to the overall safety and cleanliness of vehicles and loading areas.
Additional duties include customer interaction to confirm deliveries and address any issues, handling payments, performing damage control for orders, and managing returns. Drivers also maintain compliance with DOT hours of service regulations and company policies, ensure proper locking and securing of trailers and freight, and complete various records and administrative requirements associated with their daily operations. This role demands physical ability to handle freight items typically ranging from 10 to 90 pounds and proficiency in operating equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates.
Performance Foodservice supports equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures a supportive workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 12 months of commercial driving experience
- Valid CDL-A license
- Age 21 years or older
- Meet all state licensing and certification requirements where applicable
- Clean motor vehicle record for the past 3 years
- Successful completion of post offer drug test and criminal background check
- Pass a road test
- Possess or able to obtain a valid DOT health card
- Physical ability to hand-lift and operate equipment to move product freight between 10 and 90 pounds
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- 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 pre/post trip inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to 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 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 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 obtain proper signatures
- Collects money (cash or checks) where required and 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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