Driver Helper - Day Shift

Core-Mark; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health & wellness benefits

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Driver, Helper Non Formula to support delivery operations. You will ride with the Driver, assist in loading, unloading, and delivering products to customers along intrastate routes, and help ensure accurate documentation and timely service.

The role emphasizes safety, DOT compliance, teamwork, and excellent customer interactions while supporting daily distribution needs in the foodservice industry.

Qualifications

• 6+ months in warehouse environment and interfacing with customers within foodservice industry
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
• Full background checks as required by company policy

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Customer interfacing

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

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
• Approximate hours are 7:00AM-5:00PM, Monday - Friday

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! As a Driver, Helper Non Formula, you will assist the Driver in every aspect of the product delivery to our customers.

The Driver, Helper Non Formula rides with and assist Drivers in the tractor trailer, tandem trailer and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading various products 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 perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• 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.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6+ months in warehouse environment and interfacing with customers within foodservice industry
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check

Preferred qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 1+ years in warehouse environment and interfacing with customers within foodservice industry

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.