Driver, Non-CDL

PFG | Performance Good Group

20d

About The Position

This driver role drives a straight truck or van on local intrastate and/or interstate routes to deliver and unload food and food-related products to customers. The role generally handles urgent orders resulting from mispicks and other customer-service issues. Drivers must complete routes safely and in accordance with company policies and Department of Transportation regulations, while interacting professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and following prescribed work methods and customer-service practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 6–12 months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid non-commercial driver's license.
• Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Pass a road test.
• Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift; products generally weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

• 1 or more years of commercial driving experience.
• 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

• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the truck or van and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; report safety issues and required repairs.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and promptly report safety hazards.
• Check that freight is properly loaded and secured; count items, verify customer invoices, and accurately complete required freight paperwork.
• Drive to customer locations and deliver orders according to the assigned schedule.
• Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas; check for damage, scan items, contact a supervisor about removals as required, verify deliveries with customers, and obtain signatures.
• Collect cash or check payments when required; load customer returns and secure trailer doors.
• Keep the truck, van, and freight locked or secured as appropriate.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete required paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
• Complete daily hours-of-service records and 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 paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Growth opportunities.
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED