Class A Driver - Macon

Performance Food Group; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is searching for a Route Driver in Macon, Georgia. This role involves safely driving a tractor-trailer for food product deliveries, performing safety checks, and maintaining professional communication with customers. Candidates must have a valid Class A license and at least one year of commercial driving experience.

Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including various health and wellness benefits, 401K matching, and opportunities for growth. The position requires early dispatch, and a safe working environment is prioritized.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A license and a minimum of 1 year of commercial driving experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to lift and stack freight of varying weight.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck to deliver food products safely.
• Perform required safety checks and pre/post trip inspections.
• Interact professionally with customers and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Tractor/trailer driving experience

Customer service skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Tools

DOT Health Card

Job description

Benefits and Working Conditions

• 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
• Pay: $1,500/weekly working 5 days a week
• Shift is Monday - Friday
• Early dispatch starting at 3:00 AM

Primary Responsibilities

• The Route Driver 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.
• Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to 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 checks 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 the 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 it in a 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 1+ year tractor/trailer commercial driving experience
• Must have a valid Class A license and be 21+ years of age
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card and/or can secure a 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 between 10‑35 pounds and up to approximately 60‑90 pounds, depending on the location

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.