Class A Backhaul Driver

Performance Food Group • Macon, GA

112d • $250

About The Position

Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 3,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future. 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 Dedicated Backhaul 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 1+ years 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.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years 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

Responsibilities

• Drive to assigned supplier/vendor and/or PFG warehouse locations according to a predetermined route and delivery schedule.
• Delivers assigned loads back to PFG warehouse locations for receiving into inventory.
• 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

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED