Local Delivery Driver CDL-A

Performance Food Group•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on schedule, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, including intrastate and interstate routes. They unload deliveries, handle customer returns, complete delivery documentation, and interact professionally with customers and coworkers. The role supports Performance Foodservice’s distribution to local customers such as restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Day and night shifts are available. Day shifts start before 5 a.m.; night shifts start after 9 p.m. The position is based at 9950 South Reinhart Road, Oak Creek, Wisconsin 53154. First-year drivers can earn up to $85,000 or more per year after training. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available after training, subject to eligibility; people who worked for a PFG-owned company within the preceding six months are ineligible for the incentive.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be 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 and criminal background check.
Pass a road test.
Have a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, 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

At least 6 months of foodservice distribution industry experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor, truck, and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; verify item counts and customer invoices.
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 to designated customer storage areas.
Check for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor about order removals according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain the proper signatures.
Collect cash or checks when required.
Load and secure customer returns and trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, freight, and equipment appropriately secured.
Bring damaged goods and customer returns to driver check-in and complete the required paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Maintain daily hours-of-service records and logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform general housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean.
Secure equipment and complete required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.