Entry Level Driver - 160 Driving Academy Students apply

Performance Food Group; Kendallville (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day 1

Free uniforms

Safety boot allowance

Stock Purchase Plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

PFG Customized Distribution in Kendallville, IN, is seeking an entry level Driver Trainee. You will learn to operate a tractor trailer or straight truck on local and interstate routes, delivering and unloading food products to customers while following DOT regulations and company safety policies.

This full-time role offers a starting salary of $80,000–$89,000 with a $10,000 sign-on bonus, benefits from day one, uniforms, and boot allowance, plus growth opportunities within America's food

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• Internal PFG candidates: 1 year of service in good standing for trainee program.
• External driver school direct hire: 0–6 months CDL experience.
• External entry level hire: 0–6 months CDL experience.
• Valid CDL A.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Meet state licensing/certification requirements.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• Pass post-offer drug test and road test.
• DOT Health Card current or attained.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete PFG trainee or dock-to-driver training as required.
• Ride with driver trainer and assist deliveries.
• Perform pre/post-trip safety checks per DOT regulations.
• Drive to deliver orders on predetermined routes.
• Unload, verify invoices, and obtain customer signatures.
• Ensure secure locking of tractor, trailer, and freight.
• Enter hours of service; maintain paperwork and keep areas clean.

Skills

CDL-A

Safety compliance

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Position Details:

• No experience required! Must have CDL - A License
• $80,000-$89,000 average annual salary and$10,000 Sign On Bonus (Terms Apply)
• 4 and 5 Day Work Weeks - Dispatch times range between 11pm-4am
• Benefits Day 1 of Employment, Free Uniforms, Safety Boot Allowance

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

This is an entry level driver training role. This driver is responsible for learning to and/or gaining experience in driving a tractor traileror straight truck intrastate and/or interstate on local, over-the-toad (OTR), shuttle, and/or overnight routes to deliver and unloadvarious food and food related products to customers. All routes are expected to be completed safely in accordance with all Companypolicies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The Driver Trainee communicates and interacts with customers, vendorsand co-workers professionally ensuring all services and duties are executed in accordance with preferred work methods andcustomer service practices. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any dutyassigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities

• Attends and successfully completes PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program as required. All training documentation is completed and maintained per requirements.
• Rides-with and assists driver trainer in executing deliveries as required. Follow all instructions and directions provided by drivertrainer.
• Perform all required safety checks (i.e. pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department ofTransportation (DOT) regulations; inspect tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriateaction as needed. Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately report any and all safety hazards.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight. Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products thathave been loaded. Check and complete in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight. Movetractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Unload products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas. Perform damage control checks on items,scanning and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. Verify delivery of items with customer andobtain proper signatures. Collect money (cash or checks) where required. Load customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Ensure that tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unload allequipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of theshift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• Internal PFG Candidates: 1 year of service in good standing as outlined in the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, able to attain CDL Permit and DOT Health Card
• External Driver School Direct Hire: 0-6 months experience with a CDL License
• External Entry Level Hire: 0-6 months with a CDL License
• 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 post offer drug test
• Pass road test
• Attains or has valid current 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

Company description

PFG Customized Distribution meets the unique needs of some of America's most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. Providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, PFG Customized serves customers across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries.

Awards and Accolades

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.