Driver Helper, Laborer

Performance Food Group (New); Maine; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company seeks a Driver Helper to assist in timely product deliveries. This physically demanding role requires a High School Diploma and reliability, with substantial growth opportunities in a supportive environment. Early mornings and long shifts are expected.

Benefits

Safe and inclusive working environment

Growth opportunities

Culture of rewards and recognition

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• 1+ year experience in warehouse environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver in the safe and accurate delivery of products.
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Identify and handle products to ensure quality during the delivery.

Skills

Reliability

Physical stamina

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:

• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

The Driver Helper position will perform the following duties:

• Assists the driver in the safe and accurate delivery of the product to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
• Responds timely to management and others in regards to delivery information.
• Completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Requires accurate identification of product to ensure the correct product, in satisfactory condition, is located on the trailer/truck and unloaded at customer locations using 2-wheeled dolly.

The schedule is Monday - Saturday (4 or 5 days/wk). Early morning start times between 2am & 5am - usually 10-14 hour shifts, with mandatory over time.

Physically demanding job: bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying constantly. Average of 650 cases on a truck with an average case weight of 35 lbs - touch each case at least twice during delivery process. Fast paced work flow.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Must have reliable transportation and attendance.

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.