Van Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group (New); La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a van driver to deliver food products on local routes in Wisconsin. The role requires ensuring safe vehicle operation, accurate paperwork, and courteous customer interactions from Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 7:00 am, with occasional Mondays. Training occurs Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities include pre-trip and post-trip checks, loading/unloading, and maintaining safety and service standards while meeting DOT and company guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• 6 - 12 months experience.
• Non-Commercial Driver's License
• Meet the medical requirements of the DOT
• Excellent driving record.
• Successful driving experience.
• 1+ years of driving experience in the foodservice industry (preferred).
• OSHA forklift operator certificate (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip safety checks per DOT regulations.
• Count items and verify invoices.
• Complete required freight paperwork accurately.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders on a predetermined route.
• Unload products and assist in storage areas at customer sites.
• Verify delivery with customers and obtain signatures.
• Load returns and manage damaged goods.
• Complete daily logs of hours of service as required.

Skills

6-12 months experience

Excellent driving record

DOT compliance

Successful driving experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

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:

Tuesday through Saturday starting at 7:00 am until work is completed. Some Mondays may be necessary. Training will be Monday through Friday. 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 van driver role is responsible for driving a 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. 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.

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.
• Check in with Customer Service Manager for work assignments daily.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route.
• Handles deliveries of urgent orders due to service related issues typically using small straight truck and/or van.
• Unload products from the van 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 van and secure van 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 van and / or 'Red Tag' for repair or maintenance as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in van, loading dock area and keep van 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.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• 6 - 12 months experience
• Non-Commercial Driver's License
• Meet the medical requirements of the DOT
• Excellent driving record.
• Successful driving experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• 1+ years of experience of successful driving experience within foodservice industry.
• OSHA Forklift operator certificate.

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.