Truck Driver Trainee - CDL A

Core-Mark; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Driver Trainee, where you will play a crucial role in the food supply chain by ensuring timely deliveries and building relationships with customers. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training, competitive pay, and a generous sign-on bonus. You'll gain hands-on experience in hauling freight while adhering to safety regulations and company policies. With a focus on teamwork and excellence, this role provides opportunities for growth in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in foodservice distribution, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Must have valid CDL A and clean MVR for past 3 years.
• Able to lift and move product cases weighing 10-90 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist driver trainer in executing deliveries and ensuring safety.
• Perform safety checks and inspections of vehicles as required.
• Unload products and verify delivery with customers.

Skills

CDL A Commercial Driving

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Onboard Computer Systems

Hand-held Scanning Systems

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

Position Details:

1. Component Pay: Minimum Guarantee of $32.00 Hourly. Upwards potential of $43.00 Hourly.
2. Schedule/Hours: Monday - Friday/ 1st shift. Start time around 3am-430am. Start and end times vary, 10-12hr shifts
3. $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

We Deliver the Goods:

1. 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
2. Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
3. 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 are also the face of our company—building lasting relationships with our customers!

The Driver Trainee is an entry-level driver training role. Associates in this role will learn and/or gain experience in hauling freight and operating tractor trailers while assisting designated driver trainers with their deliveries and routes. They will communicate and interact with customers, vendors, and co-workers professionally, ensuring questions are answered accurately and promptly. The role involves functioning as a team member within the department and organization and performing any duties assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

1. Successfully complete Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program as required.
2. Ride with and assist driver trainer in executing deliveries as required.
3. Perform all required safety checks (pre/post trip), including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspect tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
4. Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
5. Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
6. Immediately report all safety hazards. Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
7. Perform count checks of items and verify customer invoices for loaded products. Complete all required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
8. Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
9. Drive to and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
10. Unload products from the trailer and transport items into designated customer storage areas.
11. Perform damage control checks, scan, and contact supervisor about removing orders per company policy.
12. Verify delivery of items with the customer and obtain signatures.
13. Collect money (cash or checks) where required.
14. Load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors.
15. Unload damaged goods and customer returns, and complete necessary paperwork at driver check-in.
16. Unload all equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
17. Complete daily records of hours of service and log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
18. Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area, and keep trailers clean.
19. Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications

Internal 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.

0-12 months CDL A Commercial Driving experience.

High school diploma/GED or state-approved equivalent.

Valid CDL A.

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 a 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 10-35 pounds and up to 60-90 pounds depending on the location.

Preferred Qualifications

Foodservice distribution industry experience.

Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (e.g., PeopleNet).

Hand-held point of delivery scanning system experience (e.g., POD).

Customer service-related work experience.

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries provide 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 law. Please review our EEO Policy, the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement, and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.