Entry Level, Delivery Driver Springfield West

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

This is an entry-level driver training role with Performance Foodservice. The driver learns to operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and/or interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, and/or overnight routes, delivering and unloading food and related products. Routes must be completed safely and in accordance with company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The Driver Trainee interacts professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and performs assigned duties in support of the department and organization. The position includes training and riding with a driver trainer, completing safety inspections and delivery paperwork, transporting and unloading customer orders, securing freight and equipment, and maintaining required hours-of-service records. Drivers average $83,000 annually. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with layovers and occasional Saturdays; hotel accommodations and overnight per diem are provided.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Internal PFG candidates must have one year of service in good standing as outlined in the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, and be able to attain a CDL permit and DOT Health Card.
0–6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL Class A.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report for the past three years.
Pass a post-offer drug test and road test.
Attain or hold a valid current DOT Health Card.
Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight weighing approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location, throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

Experience with onboard computers and electronic log systems, such as PeopleNet.
Experience with handheld point-of-delivery scanning systems, such as POD.

Responsibilities

Attend and successfully complete the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program as required, and complete and maintain training documentation.
Ride with and assist a driver trainer in carrying out deliveries, following the trainer’s instructions and directions.
Conduct required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; report safety issues and needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and promptly report safety hazards.
Inspect trailers for properly loaded and secured freight; count items, check customer invoices, and complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Drive assigned routes and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined delivery schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas; check for damage, scan items, contact a supervisor about removing orders as required, verify deliveries with customers, obtain signatures, collect payment when required, and load and secure customer returns.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or secured as required.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in, complete necessary paperwork, and remove equipment, materials, and trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service daily in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area, keep trailers clean, secure equipment at the end of the shift, and complete necessary paperwork.
Perform other related duties as assigned.