Shuttle Driver

Performance Food Group (New); Escanaba, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Michigan is seeking a Shuttle Driver to move food and related products along intrastate and interstate routes. You will operate tractor-trailers or straight trucks, adhere to DOT rules, and represent the company professionally.

The schedule is Sunday–Thursday evenings with a 4pm dispatch. Requirements include a CDL-A, 21+ years old, clean MVR, ability to lift up to 60–90 pounds, and willingness to obtain required endorsements. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A and DOT compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned routes locally and over-the-road per schedule.
• Deliver loads to PFG warehouses and customers safely and on time.
• Complete required paperwork and inspections accurately.
• Coordinate with supervisors on route changes and backhauls.
• Adhere to DOT regulations and company safety policies.

Skills

CDL-A

Delivery driving

Safety awareness

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

Job Description

Position Details

• Schedule: Sunday - Thursday evenings
  
  
  
  • Dispatch: 4pm
  
  
  • Willing to obtain doubles endorsement
  
  
  
  


• Pay: $85,000/ annually


• $7,500 Hiring Bonus Terms Apply - Any person who has worked for a Performance Food Group (PFG) owned company within the last 6 months is not eligible to receive this incentive.

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

Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country's food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers' products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company - building lasting relationships with our customers!

The Shuttle Driver is responsible for driving a tractor-trailer (day cab/sleeper), tandem trailer and/or straight trucks on intrastate and/or interstate routes to pick up logistics' loads and/or other related food and non-food product loads in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The Shuttle Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Drive to assigned supplier/vendor and/or PFG warehouse locations according to a predetermined route and delivery schedule. The schedule and route types may be local and/or over-the-road, i.e., layovers. Over-the-road schedule length will vary based on the location's business needs.


• Delivers assigned loads back to PFG warehouse locations for receiving into inventory. Ensures timely pick-ups and the right product is received and loaded.


• Performs appropriate load and paperwork inspections including but not limited to product counts, invoices of products that have been loaded, quality checks and other related items as required.


• Check and complete in an accurate and legible fashion all the required paperwork associated with backhaul operations.


• Routinely check in with direct supervisor to confirm route, load, and schedule. Advise direct supervisor of load drop-off/pick-up issues, schedule changes and other related information. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent


• 6+ months commercial driving experience


• 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 and criminal background check


• Pass road test


• Attains or has 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

• Willing to obtain doubles endorsement.

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.