Driver Hourly CDL-A

Performance Food Group (New); Budd Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group (New) is looking for a Food Delivery Driver in Budd Lake, NJ, for local routes. Responsibilities include ensuring timely delivery, conducting vehicle inspections, and maintaining safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a valid CDL-A, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 6 months of commercial driving experience. The position offers a pay rate of $27/hr and a $5,000 sign-on bonus along with comprehensive health benefits from Day 1.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CDL-A and be at least 21 years old.
• 6+ months of commercial driving experience required.
• Must clean Motor Vehicle Report for past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre/post trip safety checks and inspect vehicle.
• Deliver products according to scheduled routes.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and securely.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Customer service skills

Safety compliance

Ability to lift and move product

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Onboard computer system

Hand-held scanning system

Job description

Job Description

This position is based in Budd Lake, NJ. Mon-Fri schedule – local routes only, early morning dispatch with no layovers or overnight shifts. Pay rate $27/hr and $5,000 sign‑on bonus.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance and Paid Time Off.
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment with culture of rewards, recognition and respect.

Position Purpose

Food and food service delivery drivers play a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Drivers ensure products arrive on time and in good condition, and act as the face of the company, building lasting customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required safety checks (pre/post trip) and inspect tractor/truck and trailer to meet DOT regulations and company safety standards.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Immediately report all safety hazards and inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Count check items, verify customer invoices, and complete all required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Move tractor to loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route schedule, unloading products into designated customer storage areas.
• Carry out damage control checks, scan items, contact supervisor about order removal, and verify deliveries with customer signatures while collecting payment where required.
• Load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors; ensure tractor, trailer and freight are locked and secured.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns, complete necessary paperwork and remove trash from trailers.
• Record daily hours of service and enter logs according to Federal DOT, state and company requirements.
• Maintain general housekeeping in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean. Secure all equipment and complete paperwork at shift end.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• And more

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 6+ or 12+ months commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL‑A and must be 21+ years of age.
• Meet all State licensing and or certification requirements.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report for past 3 years.
• Pass post‑offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass road test.
• Attain or hold a valid current DOT Health Card.
• Able to hand‑lift and use two‑wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases/freight ranging from 10–35 pounds up to 60–90 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of foodservice distribution industry experience.
• Experience with onboard computer and electronic log system (e.g., PeopleNet).
• Experience with hand‑held point of delivery scanning system (e.g., POD).
• Customer service‑related work experience.

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunity 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.