Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group•Marshall, MN

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, delivering and/or unloading food and food-related products safely, on time, and in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers interact directly with customers and help build lasting customer relationships. The position is based at the Rogers dispatch location and is primarily home daily, with occasional layovers for which hotel accommodations and per diem pay are provided. Drivers have early morning start times and primarily work four days between Monday and Friday, with an occasional fifth day as needed. Once fully trained, drivers average $100,000 annually. A $12,000 sign-on bonus is offered subject to terms; people who worked for a PFG-owned company within the last six months are ineligible for the incentive.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A license.
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, criminal background check, and road test.
Have a current valid 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 and 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

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

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform assigned duties to serve the company.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor, truck, and trailer according to DOT regulations and company standards.
Report safety issues, repair needs, and hazards immediately, and follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and verify customer invoices for loaded products.
Complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive to customers and deliver orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor about order removals in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
Collect cash or checks when required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately locked and secured.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service and maintain logs 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned.