Route Driver Helper

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $22.50
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
day 1 health and wellness benefits

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), stands as a premier broadline distributor dedicated to serving a diverse clientele across the United States. This includes independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. With a robust team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts, Performance Foodservice excels in fostering strong relationships with customers, aiming to provide tailored advice on improving operations, enhancing menu development, optimizing product selection, and refining operational strategies. Known not only for delivering high-quality food products but also for supporting independent restaurant owners to achieve their business dreams, the company emphasizes a customer-centric approach combined with operational excellence to uphold the integrity and efficiency of America’s food supply chain.

The role of a Driver, Helper Non Formula at Performance Foodservice is pivotal in maintaining the company’s commitment to timely and safe food delivery. This position involves assisting the primary driver in the delivery and/or unloading of various food products via tractor trailers, tandem trailers, or straight trucks on both intrastate and interstate routes. Beyond simply transporting products, individuals in this role embody the company’s face to customers, engendering trust and fostering lasting relationships. The Driver, Helper Non Formula must efficiently manage an array of responsibilities such as loading/unloading trucks, placing products as directed by customers, completing necessary documentation timely, and adhering strictly to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations to ensure safety and compliance. This role offers competitive pay starting at $22.50 per hour, comprehensive day-one health and wellness benefits, employee stock purchase opportunities, 401K employer matching, education assistance programs, paid time off, and multiple growth opportunities within the food distribution sector.

Performance Foodservice provides a safe and inclusive work environment, encouraging a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect. This supportive atmosphere fosters professional growth and development, positioning employees to advance in their careers while playing an integral part in supporting the foodservice industry. For those interested in long-term career growth, the company even offers to sponsor training for obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), underscoring its commitment to employee advancement. Overall, this role is ideal for candidates who are energetic, customer-focused, physically capable of handling labor-intensive tasks in varied temperature conditions, and eager to work collaboratively within a dynamic team environment. By joining Performance Foodservice as a Driver, Helper Non Formula, individuals will directly contribute to the food supply chain’s reliability and quality, ensuring customers receive the best service possible.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 6 - 12 months experience in warehouse environment and interfacing with customers
  • must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position
  • able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift
  • able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves/pallets, from various heights weighing between 10-35 pounds and generally up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift
  • able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer and dry
  • pass post offer drug test and criminal background check

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 6 - 12 months experience in warehouse environment and interfacing with customers
  • able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position
  • able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift
  • able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves/pallets, from various heights weighing between 10-35 pounds and generally up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift
  • able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer and dry
  • pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
  • preferred 1+ years in warehouse environment and interfacing with customers within foodservice industry

Job Duties

  • Assists the Driver in the safe and accurate delivery of products to customers in a timely and efficient manner
  • loads and unloading truck and/or company vehicles
  • places products in areas identified by customers
  • completes required documentation in a timely manner
  • performs other related duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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