Class A Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group•Monroe, IA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Class A Delivery Driver delivers food and food-related products to local customers on scheduled routes. Drivers unload products and place them in designated customer areas, complete deliveries safely and on time, and interact professionally with customers. The role supports the food supply chain and builds lasting customer relationships. Work is based at 400 1st Ave, Monroe, Wisconsin. The listed schedule is Tuesday through Friday, starting at 4:30 a.m., with a four-day workweek and overtime pay. The posting lists average weekly pay of $1,300–$1,500 ($68,000–$74,000 annually) and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations and company policies. Duties include inspecting vehicles and freight, completing delivery paperwork and service-hour records, delivering and unloading orders, verifying deliveries, handling customer returns and damaged goods, securing equipment and freight, and maintaining cleanliness. Drivers also communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid Class A CDL.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report for the past 3 years.
Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
Pass a road test.
Have a current DOT Health Card or be able to secure a new one.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight throughout the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds depending on location.
Safe driving record.
Ability to handle touch freight.
Customer-service mindset.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 1 year of foodservice distribution industry experience.
Experience with onboard computers and electronic log systems, such as PeopleNet.
Experience with handheld point-of-delivery scanning systems, such as POD.
Customer-service-related work experience.

Responsibilities

Drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on assigned delivery routes in accordance with DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor, truck, trailer, and freight; report safety issues, hazards, and repairs needed.
Verify that freight is properly loaded and secured, count items, and check customer invoices against loaded products.
Complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Deliver customer orders according to the predetermined route schedule, safely and on time.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas; use handling equipment as needed.
Check products for damage, scan items, and contact a supervisor about order removals in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures; collect cash or checks where required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors and freight.
Bring damaged goods and customer returns to driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service and enter them in the required log in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean as required.
Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and perform other related duties as assigned.