Driver Trainer- Ravenna, Ohio

Performance Foodservice; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is hiring a Training Specialist to coach delivery drivers on all duties, safety, and DOT compliance, using our guides and checklists. The role emphasizes hands-on classroom and field instruction and the transfer of knowledge to improve performance.

You will provide timely feedback, work with new hires and experienced drivers, and support route execution while upholding company standards and safety goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years route delivery driver experience in foodservice.
• Valid CDL A license.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• Pass pre-employment drug test.
• Pass road test.
• Current DOT Health Card or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to lift up to 90 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on training to drivers in classroom and field settings.
• Utilize training guides, manuals, checklists, and DOT regulations to ensure compliance.
• Provide verbal and written feedback with development actions.
• May run routes per business needs.
• Support customer service quality and on-time deliveries.
• Collaborate with supervisory staff to develop trainees.

Skills

Communication

DOT regulations

Customer service

Training delivery

Feedback

Route planning

Safety policies

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CDL A

Tools

PeopleNet

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for training delivery drivers on on all aspects of the delivery driver job duties. Utilizes all company training guides, manuals, checklists and processes to ensure compliance with company policies, practices, safety and DOT regulations. Performs preferred work method observations and provides verbal and written feedback on driver trainees' performance including suggested development actions. May run routes per business needs. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

• Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills. Utilizes all systems and tools effectively, i.e. computer, software systems.
• Working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations (i.e., hours of service, pre-trip/post-trip, etc) and company safety policies and practices. Ensures all policies are followed.
• Delivers hands-on training that allows for maximum transfer of knowledge while ensuring customer needs, service times, labor and transportation costs are met and within guidelines.
• Provides ongoing and timely feedback to assigned driver trainees and supervisory staff. Feedback includes positive reinforcement and constructive corrective actions.
• Understands and exhibits strong customer service skills.
• Works with new driver hires and experienced drivers in classroom and/or field settings to prepare them for a successful professional driver career.
• May supplement PFG Driver Training Manual with local programs specific to the location, products and reports used in that market.
• Performs all route delivery duties per company guidelines and safety regulations including pre/post trip, inspection of load and freight, adherence to delivery windows, ensures accuracy of customer delivery, utilizes equipment as prescribed, collects cash/check if required, completes returns and driver-check in process and performs necessary housekeeping to ensure cleanliness of tractor and trailer.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Required Experience:

3 – 5 Years

• Route delivery driver experience specifically in foodservice distribution industry with in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Computerized fleet operations management systems knowledge (i.e. PeopleNet)
• Valid CDL A
• Must be 21 years of age
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Pass road test
• Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure 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 from approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on the location