Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $85,000.00 - $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Sign-On Bonus
Job Description
Performance Foodservice (PFG) is a leading broadline foodservice distributor that prides itself on building strong, supportive relationships with a diverse customer base. Their clientele includes independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare institutions, schools, and quick-service eateries. Through a dedicated team comprising sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other specialists, PFG goes beyond simply delivering quality food products. They offer valuable insights and personalized consultations to help customers improve operational efficiencies, develop innovative menus, enhance product selections, and refine their overall business strategies. This collective dedication allows Performance Foodservice to stand out in the competitive food distribution market by not only supplying excellent products but also by empowering their customers to achieve long-term success and realize their culinary dreams.
Performance Foodservice fosters a culture that values safety, inclusivity, and respect within the workplace. Their employees benefit from a positive environment where rewards, recognition, and professional growth are prioritized. The company also promotes diversity and equal opportunity, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination of any kind.
The position of CDL-A Driver at Performance Foodservice plays an indispensable role in supporting America’s food supply chain. This role involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks for intrastate and interstate deliveries, including local, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. Drivers are tasked with ensuring timely, safe, and accurate delivery of food and food-related products while adhering strictly to Department of Transportation regulations and company driving policies. They act as the direct representatives of Performance Foodservice, serving as the vital link between the company and its customers.
Earn an average annual salary ranging between $85,000 and $100,000, with an attractive sign-on bonus up to $7,500 depending on experience. Working hours are typically from Monday to Saturday with dispatch times between 1 AM and 6 AM. From day one, employees enjoy comprehensive health and wellness benefits, participation in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and much more.
Key responsibilities include conducting pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections, maintaining compliance with DOT regulations, handling and securing freight accurately, managing delivery paperwork meticulously, and fostering positive customer relations. The role demands attention to detail in unloading products, verifying delivery receipts, managing returns, and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of equipment and workspaces. CDL-A Drivers at PFG are integral team members who not only deliver goods but also contribute to the company’s reputation for reliability and service excellence.
Performance Foodservice is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and embraces diversity in all forms. They adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations safeguarding against discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. This dedication ensures a fair and supportive environment for all employees and applicants alike.
Performance Foodservice fosters a culture that values safety, inclusivity, and respect within the workplace. Their employees benefit from a positive environment where rewards, recognition, and professional growth are prioritized. The company also promotes diversity and equal opportunity, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination of any kind.
The position of CDL-A Driver at Performance Foodservice plays an indispensable role in supporting America’s food supply chain. This role involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks for intrastate and interstate deliveries, including local, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. Drivers are tasked with ensuring timely, safe, and accurate delivery of food and food-related products while adhering strictly to Department of Transportation regulations and company driving policies. They act as the direct representatives of Performance Foodservice, serving as the vital link between the company and its customers.
Earn an average annual salary ranging between $85,000 and $100,000, with an attractive sign-on bonus up to $7,500 depending on experience. Working hours are typically from Monday to Saturday with dispatch times between 1 AM and 6 AM. From day one, employees enjoy comprehensive health and wellness benefits, participation in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and much more.
Key responsibilities include conducting pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections, maintaining compliance with DOT regulations, handling and securing freight accurately, managing delivery paperwork meticulously, and fostering positive customer relations. The role demands attention to detail in unloading products, verifying delivery receipts, managing returns, and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of equipment and workspaces. CDL-A Drivers at PFG are integral team members who not only deliver goods but also contribute to the company’s reputation for reliability and service excellence.
Performance Foodservice is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and embraces diversity in all forms. They adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations safeguarding against discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. This dedication ensures a fair and supportive environment for all employees and applicants alike.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 6 months of commercial driving experience
- Possession of a valid CDL-A license
- Age 21 years or older
- Compliance with all state licensing and certification requirements where applicable
- Clean motor vehicle report for last 3 years
- Successful completion of post offer drug testing and criminal background check
- Passing a road test
- Current valid DOT Health Card or ability to obtain one
- Physical capability to lift and maneuver product cases ranging from 10 to 90 pounds using equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates throughout the shift
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- 6+ 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 (i.e., pre/post trip) 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
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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