Class B Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group•Fairfield, OH

About The Position

The CDL-B Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on time, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. They unload products into designated customer storage areas, interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and help build lasting customer relationships. Drivers may also perform other duties as assigned. The position offers $210 per day or more depending on route components, a five-day workweek, dispatch between midnight and 6 a.m., and a $4,000 sign-on bonus. The company describes the work as supporting the country’s food supply chain and offers growth opportunities in a safe and inclusive environment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of physical-work experience, such as warehouse operations (order selecting, loading/unloading, or palletizing), construction or general labor, delivery driving or route-based touch-freight service, landscaping, farming, or other high-endurance outdoor work.

Responsibilities

Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; report hazards, safety issues, and needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure 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.
Drive assigned routes and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined schedule.
Unload products and transport them into designated customer storage areas.
Check items for damage, scan items, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain appropriate signatures; collect cash or checks when required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors; unload damaged goods and returns at driver check-in and complete the necessary paperwork.
Keep the tractor, trailer, freight, and equipment appropriately locked or secured.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Maintain a daily record of hours of service and enter logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform general 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, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform other assigned duties to serve the company.

Benefits

Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
401(k) employer matching.
Education assistance.
Paid time off.
Competitive pay and benefits.
$4,000 sign-on bonus.
Growth opportunities.
Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

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