Class B Foodservice Delivery Driver

Performance Foodservice, a leading broadline distributor, plays a pivotal role in supporting a diverse range of local customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on its unique and close relationships with these customers, facilitated by a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts. This team not only delivers exceptional food products but also offers valuable advice on improving operations, developing menus, selecting products, and executing operational strategies. By going above and beyond, Performance Foodservice helps independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams and maintain successful businesses.\n\nPerformance Foodservice emphasizes a safe, inclusive working environment characterized by a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect. The company provides competitive pay and benefits, including day one health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and various other perks aimed at employee growth and satisfaction. These opportunities extend to individuals seeking to start or advance their careers within the essential food distribution sector. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and complies strictly with local, state, and federal laws to foster a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.\n\nThe role advertised is an entry-level Driver Trainee position with a focus on learning and gaining experience in driving tractor trailers or straight trucks for local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes. The position operates intrastate and interstate and involves delivering and unloading various food and food-related products to customers. Shifts are Monday through Friday, with an early dispatch window between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m., and the position offers a competitive hourly wage of $28.84.\n\nThe Driver Trainee will participate in Performance Foodservice's structured training programs, including the Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, ensuring all training documentation is complete and maintained per company standards. Responsibilities will include riding with and assisting trainer drivers, performing thorough safety checks of vehicles and trailers according to Department of Transportation regulations, following all company safe driving policies, and executing deliveries according to prescribed route schedules. Furthermore, trainees will engage professionally with customers, vendors, and colleagues, ensuring customer service practices and preferred work methods are upheld, and will perform various duties such as inspecting freight, handling documentation, collecting payments, and conducting necessary housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety.\n\nThe role also demands compliance with stringent safety standards, including pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, secure loading and unloading of goods, and adherence to DOT requirements including the completion of daily hours of service logs. The position expects physical capability to manually handle freight, including lifting and utilizing equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates to move product cases weighing between 60 to 90 pounds, varying by location. This role offers a meaningful start for motivated individuals eager to build a career in logistics and transportation within the foodservice distribution industry, backed by a company recognized for its commitment to employee well-being, development, and supporting customer success.