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Class B Delivery Driver - $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $24.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Performance Foodservice (PFG) is a leading broadline foodservice distributor known for its strong connections with a wide range of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company is deeply committed to supporting its clients beyond basic food deliveries, offering personalized guidance through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other specialists. These experts help customers enhance their operations with advice on menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. Performance Foodservice is part of Performance Food Group, a company that values equality and a safe, respectful work environment for all employees, promoting diversity and inclusion across its workforce. PFG also boasts an attractive employment package with competitive pay, substantial benefits, and a culture that rewards excellence and commitment.

The role of Driver, Formula CDL-B at Performance Foodservice is an essential position within the food supply chain, tasked with the critical responsibility of transporting and delivering food and food-related products safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This role is designed for individuals with a Commercial Driver's License Class B, ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers operate tractor trailers or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road, shuttle, and overnight assignments. The job demands early morning dispatch from Rogers, MN, with working hours spanning 10-12 hours for five days a week within a Monday to Saturday schedule. Drivers must complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections, maintain accurate delivery documentation, communicate professionally with customers and team members, and manage freight loading and unloading.

Performance Foodservice offers a competitive starting wage during the brief training period followed by component pay after training completion, complemented by a $5,000 sign-on bonus (terms apply). The company provides extensive benefits effective from day one, including health and wellness coverage, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off, among others. This driver position is not just about moving goods; it is about building lasting relationships with customers, representing PFG's reputation for reliability and quality service. The company prioritizes employee safety and comfort with a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, fostering growth opportunities for essential workers who keep America's food distribution system running smoothly. This comprehensive role combines responsibility, operational excellence, and customer service skills to ensure the ongoing success and high standards of Performance Foodservice.

Job Requirements

  • 12 months commercial driving experience
  • High school diploma or GED or state approved equivalent
  • Valid CDL B
  • Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements
  • Must be 21 years of age
  • Clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
  • Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
  • Pass road test
  • Valid current DOT health card or able to secure new DOT health card
  • Able to hand-lift and utilize equipment to move and stack product cases of varying size and weight

Job Qualifications

  • 12 months commercial driving experience
  • High school diploma or GED or state approved equivalent
  • Valid CDL B
  • Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
  • Must be 21 years of age
  • Clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
  • Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
  • Pass road test
  • Valid current DOT health card or able to secure new DOT health card
  • Able to hand-lift and utilize equipment to move and stack product cases of varying size and weight

Job Duties

  • Perform all required safety checks including pre/post trip inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations
  • Inspect tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and report all safety issues or repairs required
  • Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies
  • Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight
  • Perform count check of items and verify customer invoices of loaded products
  • Check and complete all required paperwork associated with freight accurately and legibly
  • Move tractor to loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed
  • Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule
  • Unload products from trailers and transport items into designated customer storage areas
  • Perform damage control checks on items, scan and notify supervisor for removal orders according to company policy
  • Verify delivery of items with customers and obtain proper signatures
  • Collect money where required
  • Load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors
  • Ensure that tractor, trailer, and freight are locked and secured
  • Unload damaged goods and customer returns and complete necessary paperwork
  • Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor and loading dock areas
  • Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log per DOT, state, and company requirements
  • Secure all equipment and complete paperwork at shift end
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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