Non-CDL Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

5d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This driver role is responsible for operating 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 deliveries resulting from mispicks and other customer service issues. Drivers must complete routes safely in accordance with company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers while following required work methods and customer service practices. The position is based at 2000 Premier Row, Orlando, Florida. The workweek is five days, with schedules that may fluctuate between Monday and Saturday; Sundays are off. The start time is 4 a.m., and the shift continues until the job is complete. Pay is $18.00–$19.50 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
At least 6 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.
Valid current DOT Health Card.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases or freight of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift; products generally weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of non-CDL commercial driving experience.
Experience driving box trucks.
Customer service experience with commercial customers.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-trip safety inspections of the truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations; inspect the cab and trailer against company quality standards and take appropriate action as needed.
Count loaded items and check customer invoices against the products loaded.
Accurately and legibly complete required freight paperwork.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive to customers and deliver orders according to a predetermined route.
Handle urgent deliveries related to mispicks and other service issues, typically using a small straight truck and/or van.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check items for damage and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
Collect cash or checks where required.
Load customer returns onto the 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 trailer trash as required.
Record daily hours of service and maintain the required log in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform post-trip vehicle safety checks; secure the tractor and trailer and red-tag equipment for repair or maintenance as needed.
Perform general housekeeping in the cab 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.