Hotshot Driver

Performance Food Group•Omaha, NE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform “pre-trip safety check” inspection of truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspect cab and trailer to insure they meet company quality standards and take appropriate action as needed. Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Check and complete in an accurate and in legible fashion all the required paper work associated with freight. Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed. Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route. Handles deliveries of urgent orders due to mispicks and other service related issues typically using small straight truck and/or van. Unload products from the trailer transport items into designated customer storage areas. Perform damage control checks on items and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collect money (cash or checks) where required. Load customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors. Unload damaged goods and customer returns at the driver check-in dock and complete necessary paperwork. Unload pallets, insulated blankets, Power Walker / Hand carts and remove trash from trailers as required. Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state and company requirements. Perform “post trip safety check” on the vehicle, secure tractor and trailer and / or “Red Tag” for repair or maintenance as needed. Perform general housekeeping duties in cab, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
6 - 12 Months expierence
Non-Commercial Driver's License
meet the medical requirements of the DOT
successful driving experience.
High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
Valid non-commercial drivers license
Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
Must be 21 years of age
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
Pass road test
Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

Nice To Haves

1 - Years of experience
successful driving experience within foodservice industry.
OSHA Forklift operator certificate.

Responsibilities

Perform “pre-trip safety check” inspection of truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
Inspect cab and trailer to insure they meet company quality standards and take appropriate action as needed
Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded
Check and complete in an accurate and in legible fashion all the required paper work associated with freight
Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed
Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route
Handle deliveries of urgent orders due to mispicks and other service related issues typically using small straight truck and/or van
Unload products from the trailer transport items into designated customer storage areas
Perform damage control checks on items and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy
Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures
Collect money (cash or checks) where required
Load customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at the driver check-in dock and complete necessary paperwork
Unload pallets, insulated blankets, Power Walker / Hand carts and remove trash from trailers as required
Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state and company requirements
Perform “post trip safety check” on the vehicle, secure tractor and trailer and / or “Red Tag” for repair or maintenance as needed
Perform general housekeeping duties in cab, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required
At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork
Performs other related duties as assigned