CDL A Delivery Driver

Core-Mark; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

401(k) Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Core-Mark is hiring a Food Delivery Driver in Jackson, Mississippi. This role is crucial to the food supply chain, ensuring customer products are delivered on time and in good condition. Candidates must have a valid CDL A and at least 12 months of commercial driving experience. The position includes benefits like health coverage from day one, a 401(k) matching plan, and various growth opportunities in a safe and inclusive environment. Strong customer service skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 12 months commercial driving experience required.
• Valid CDL A license is mandatory.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products according to the schedule.
• Ensure safe operation of vehicle.
• Maintain accurate delivery and vehicle paperwork.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Customer service

Safety inspections

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

On-board computer systems

Hand-held delivery scanners

Job description

Position Purpose

Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country's food supply chain. They ensure that customers’ products arrive at their destination on time and in good condition, while also serving as the face of the company and building lasting customer relationships.

Position Details

• Monday – Friday
• Dispatch 4 a.m. – 6 a.m.
• Average annual salary $70,000

Primary Responsibilities

• Communicate and interact with customers, vendors, and co‑workers professionally, ensuring questions are answered accurately and promptly.
• Act as a team member within the department and organization, performing any duty assigned to best serve the company.
• Perform all required safety checks, including pre‑ and post‑trip inspections of tractor/truck and trailer, and report any safety issues or repairs required.
• Follow all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Immediately report all safety hazards and inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Perform count checks of items and verify customer invoices for loaded products.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route and delivery schedule.
• Unload products from the trailer, transporting items into designated customer storage areas.
• Perform damage control checks on items, scan, and contact supervisor about removal of orders according to company policy.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
• Collect money (cash or checks) where required; load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Ensure tractor, trailer, and freight are locked and/or secured.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns, bring to driver check‑in, and complete necessary paperwork.
• Unload all equipment, materials, and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete daily record of hours of service and enter it in the log in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Perform 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and more.
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Qualifications

• 12 months commercial driving experience.
• High school diploma/GED or state‑approved equivalent.
• Valid CDL A.
• Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable).
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past three years.
• Pass post‑offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass road test.
• Valid current DOT Health Card and/or ability to secure new DOT Health Card.
• Ability to hand‑lift and utilize two‑wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift. Product generally ranges from between 10–35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of commercial driving experience.
• Foodservice distribution industry experience.
• On‑board computer and electronic log system experience (e.g., PeopleNet).
• Hand‑held point‑of‑delivery scanning system experience (e.g., POD).
• Customer service related work experience.

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Please review our EEO policy, "EEO is the Law" poster, supplement, and Pay Transparency Policy Statement.