CDL-A Delivery Truck Driver (Nights)

Core-Mark; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food distribution is seeking dedicated delivery drivers to join their team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and safe delivery of food products, interacting with customers, and upholding the highest standards of safety and service. With competitive pay starting at $27 per hour, a generous sign-on bonus, and a range of benefits from day one, this opportunity offers a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive. If you're passionate about making a difference in the food supply chain and enjoy driving, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Sign-On Bonus of $7,000

Qualifications

• 1+ year of tractor trailer driving experience required.
• Must possess a valid CDL-A and clean Motor Vehicle Report.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of food products while adhering to safety regulations.
• Perform safety checks and maintain cleanliness of the vehicle.

Skills

Driving tractor trailer

Customer service

Safety checks

DOT regulations compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Onboard computer

Electronic log system

Hand-held point of delivery scanning system

Job description

Company Description

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that continues to grow as an industry leader in fresh and broad-line solutions to the convenience retail industry. Our reputation of empowering customers, employees, and communities has allowed us to build over $23 Billion in revenue. Through our distribution centers, we offer a full range of products, programs, and solutions to customers across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much 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.

Position Details:

• Pay starts at $27 an hour with a $7,000 Sign-On BONUS
• Full-time company driver
• Night schedule, dispatch between 2pm - 7pm
• Driver routes are home daily

Purpose:

Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country's food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers' products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company - building lasting relationships with our customers!

The Driver, Hourly CDL-A is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food-related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors, and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and take 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 check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Checks and completes in an accurate and legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attaches preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
• Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contacts supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. 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 that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
• Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and brings to the driver check-in and completes necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and removes trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enters in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keeps trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

1+ year of driving tractor trailer experience

Valid CDL-A

Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)

Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years

Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check

Pass road test

Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card

Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

1+ years foodservice distribution industry experience

Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (i.e., PeopleNet)

Hand-held point of delivery scanning system experience (i.e., 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.