Driver Helper - Punta Gorda, FL

Performance Foods; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Day 1)

Stock Purchase Plan

401K Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cheney Brothers, a member of the Performance Food Group family, is seeking a Driver Helper to support drivers in delivering food and supplies to customers on intrastate and interstate routes. You will assist with loading, unloading, and ensuring on-time, safe deliveries while representing the company professionally.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, 6+ months in a warehouse or foodservice setting, and the ability to pass post‑offer drug tests and a background check.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Company Description:

Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 4,000 dedicated associates have access to world‑class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future.

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 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, you will assist the Driver in every aspect of the product delivery to our customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Driver Helper 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.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent


• 6+ months in warehouse environment and interfacing with customers within foodservice industry


• 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


• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years

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.