Non-CDL Driver

Performance Food Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company is seeking a driver to operate trucks or vans for local routes. Responsibilities include making deliveries, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining communication with customers and other stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a clear driving record, and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Health & Wellness Benefits

Education Assistance

401K Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 6 months of commercial driving experience required.
• Valid non-commercial driver’s license is necessary.
• Ability to lift and handle freight up to 90 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate a straight truck or van for local deliveries.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections according to DOT regulations.
• Unload products and manage customer storage areas.

Skills

Communication

Safety Compliance

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Truck

Van

Job description

Position Details

Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: 5-day workweek (Monday through Saturday; schedule may vary weekly. Sundays off)

Start Time: 6 AM until job completion

Work Address: 5018 N. Hubert Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33614

Benefits & Opportunities

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and more
• Growth opportunities supporting America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment with rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose

This driver role involves operating a straight truck or van intrastate and/or interstate on local routes to deliver and unload food products. The role includes handling urgent deliveries, ensuring safety in compliance with company policies and DOT regulations, and maintaining professional communication with customers, vendors, and co-workers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip safety inspections according to DOT regulations
• Check and verify loaded items against customer invoices
• Complete all freight-related paperwork accurately
• Operate tractor to loading dock and deliver orders as per route
• Handle urgent deliveries using small straight trucks or vans
• Unload products and manage customer storage areas
• Conduct damage checks and communicate with supervisors
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures
• Collect payments when required
• Manage returns and damaged goods appropriately
• Maintain logs of hours of service as per regulations
• Perform post-trip vehicle checks and secure equipment
• Keep cab, loading dock, and trailers clean and organized
• Complete end-of-shift paperwork and secure equipment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent
• 6 months of commercial driving experience
• Valid non-commercial driver’s license
• Meet state licensing/certification requirements
• Minimum age 21
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass pre-employment drug test and road test
• Ability to lift and handle freight up to 90 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent
• Over 1 year of successful foodservice industry driving experience
• OSHA Forklift Operator certification
• Experience driving box trucks for over 6 months
• Additional non-CDL commercial driving experience