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

Saint Paul, MN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $24.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Employee stock purchase plan

Education Assistance

Sign-On Bonus

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a subsidiary of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline foodservice distributor that serves a diverse range of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on building strong relationships with customers through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts. These professionals offer valuable advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and overall operational strategies. Performance Foodservice not only delivers high-quality food products but also supports independent restaurant owners in achieving their business goals and dreams through tailored service and expertise.

This position as a Driver, Formula CDL-B, based out of Rogers, MN, plays an essential role in the food distribution system by ensuring timely and safe delivery of food and food-related products. The role involves operating a tractor-trailer or straight truck on various routes including intrastate, interstate, local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight drive-and-drop assignments. The driver is responsible for following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, conducting thorough safety checks, handling freight with care, and maintaining professional communication with customers, vendors, and co-workers. This position contributes directly to the company’s mission of delivering goods efficiently while fostering strong customer relationships, thus representing the face of Performance Foodservice.

The position offers competitive pay starting at $24 per hour during a brief training period, transitioning to component pay after training. The workweek consists of five days within Monday to Saturday, typically involving 10 to 12-hour days with dispatch times between midnight and 5 AM. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible new hires, enhancing the overall compensation package. Additional benefits include Day 1 Health and Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and many other incentives. The company promotes a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment that rewards and recognizes employees' contributions and supports their professional growth while performing crucial work in America’s food supply chain.

Job Requirements

Valid CDL B license
Minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
Must be 21 years of age or older
Clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
High school diploma or GED
Ability to pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
Valid current DOT health card or ability to obtain one
Ability to perform physical tasks including hand-lifting and using equipment to move freight

Job Qualifications

12 months commercial driving experience
High school diploma/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 (MVR) for past 3 years
Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
Pass road test
Valid current DOT health card and/or able to secure new DOT health card
Able to hand-lift and utilize equipment such as two-wheeler, lift gate to move and/or stack product cases/freight

Job Duties

Performs all required safety checks including pre/post trip inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations
Inspects tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and takes appropriate action as needed
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 checks customer invoices of products that have been loaded
Checks and completes all required paperwork associated with freight in an accurate and legible fashion
Moves tractor to loading dock and attaches preloaded trailer as needed
Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule
Unloads products from trailer and transports items into designated customer storage areas
Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contacts supervisor about removing orders
Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtains proper signatures
Collects money (cash or checks) where required
Loads customer returns onto trailer and secures trailer doors
Ensures tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured
Unloads damaged goods and customer returns, completes necessary paperwork
Unloads equipment and materials and removes trash from trailers as required
Completes daily hours of service records and logs according to Federal DOT, state, and company requirements
Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keeps trailers clear and clean
Secures all equipment and completes necessary paperwork at the end of shift
Performs other related duties as assigned