Class A Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group (New); Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-Mark in Topeka, KS is hiring a Driver - Hourly to support the food distribution system. You will operate tractor-trailer routes, deliver to customers on schedule, and maintain safety and DOT compliance.

Starting wages are $68,000–$72,000 annually with a 4-day work week (Tue–Fri), 4am start, weekends off, and annual merit increases. Benefits from Day 1 include health, retirement plans, and more. This role requires a valid CDL-A, clean MVR, and ability to lift heavy items.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent and at least 6 months driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A license required.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must meet state licensing and/or certification requirements.
• Clean MVR in past 3 years.
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass road test.
• DOT Health Card current or able to obtain one.
• Must be able to lift/move freight up to 90 pounds and operate lift gate.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer on intrastate/interstate routes and deliver to customers on schedule.
• Perform safety checks and maintain DOT compliance.
• Unload products and obtain customer signatures; handle necessary paperwork.
• Maintain logs of hours of service per Federal DOT/state requirements.
• Ensure vehicle and freight are secured and in good condition.

Skills

CDL-A

6+ months driving experience

21+ years old

MVR check

Drug test

Road test

DOT Health Card

Heavy lifting

PeopleNet

POD scanning

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Tools

Lift gate

Job description

Company Description:

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators 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.

Additional Information:

• Starting wages between $68K-72K (includes hourly base pay, component pay, and overtime) in a 4-Day work week!


• 4-Day Work Week (Tuesday-Friday)!4am start time.


• 3-day Weekends!


• Home Daily!


• Annual Merit Increase.


• Touch Freight.

Position 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!

Primary Responsibilities

The Driver - Hourly is responsible for driving a tractor trailer 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 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 perform 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 insure 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 in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.


• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach 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 contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.


• Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.


• Collects money (cash or checks) where required.


• Loads customer returns on to 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 bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.


• Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.


• Performs 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.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent 6+ months commercial driving experience


• Valid CDL-A


• Must be 21+ years of age


• 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. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.