Non-CDL Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

12d

About The Position

This driver role operates a straight truck or van on local intrastate and/or interstate routes to deliver and unload food and food-related products. The role generally handles urgent orders resulting from mispicks and other customer service issues. Drivers are expected to complete routes safely in accordance with company policies and Department of Transportation regulations, while communicating professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers and following established 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.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
Pass a pre-employment drug test.
Pass a road test.
Ability 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

At least 1 year 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- 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 needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies, and immediately report safety hazards.
Check that freight is properly loaded and secured; count items, check invoices, and accurately complete required freight paperwork.
Drive to customers 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 order removals as required, verify deliveries, obtain signatures, collect cash or checks when required, and load and secure customer returns.
Keep the truck, van, and freight locked or secured at all times.
Unload damaged goods and returns at driver check-in and complete required paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
Maintain 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 necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.