Non-CDL Driver

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

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution is looking for a dedicated driver to deliver and unload food products efficiently. Responsibilities include performing vehicle safety checks, ensuring accurate delivery documentation, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have a clean driving record and meet all DOT regulations.

Benefits

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years.
• Valid DOT Health Card required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a straight truck or van on local routes to deliver food products.
• Perform safety checks on the vehicle in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Unload products and ensure proper delivery documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED

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 each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

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 Summary:

This driver role is responsible for driving a straight truck or van intrastate and/or interstate on local routes to deliver and unload various food and food related products to customers. This role generally handles deliveries of urgent orders due to mispicks and other customer service related issues. All routes are expected to be completed safely in accordance with all Company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The driver communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring all services and duties are executed in accordance with preferred work methods and customer service practices.

Compensation: $23/hour + depending on experience

Schedule: Monday-Saturday availability required, 5 day workweek, approximately 5 AM start time

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform "pre-trip safety check" inspection of truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspect cab and trailer to insure they meet company quality standards and take appropriate action as needed.
• Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
• Check and complete in an accurate and in legible fashion all the required paper work associated with freight.
• Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route.
• Handles deliveries of urgent orders due to mispicks and other service related issues typically using small straight truck and/or van.
• Unload products from the trailer transport items into designated customer storage areas.
• Perform damage control checks on items and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
• Collect money (cash or checks) where required.
• Load customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns at the driver check-in dock and complete necessary paperwork.
• Unload pallets, insulated blankets, Power Walker / Hand carts 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 "post trip safety check" on the vehicle, secure tractor and trailer and / or "Red Tag" for repair or maintenance as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in cab, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent

• Valid non-commercial drivers license

• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)

• Must be 21 years of age

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

• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check

• 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 between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

Preferred Qualifications

• Foodservice, beverage, or related delivery experience

• 1+ years of experience of commercial driving experience

• Foodservice distribution industry experience

• Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (i.e.

PeopleNet)

• Hand-held point of delivery scanning system experience (i.e. POD)

• Customer service related work experience

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.