Job Description : Position Details :
Local Routes. Monday - Friday Home
Daily. Early morning dispatch
Average Annual
Pay between $65,000 to $85,000
Boots and
protective gear provided!
We Deliver
the Goods : Competitive pay and
benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee
Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance,
Paid Time Off, and much more
Growth
opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food
distribution system
Safe and inclusive
working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and
respect
Position Purpose :
Food and food service delivery
drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain.
Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers’ products
arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good
condition, but they are the face of our company – building lasting
relationships with our customers!
Driver is
responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on
intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and
overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering
and / or unloading food and food related products to customers in a
safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of
Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Primary Responsibilities :
Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers
professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a
timely manner.
Functions as a team member
within the department and organization, as required, and perform
any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre / post trip) including
inspections of tractor / truck and trailer according to Department of
Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor / truck and
trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take
appropriate action as needed.
Reports all
safety issues and / or repairs required.
Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and
policies.
Immediately reports all safety
hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
Performs count check of items and check
customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
Checks and completes in an accurate and in
legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach
preloaded trailer as needed.
Drives to and
delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery
schedule.
Unloads products from the trailer,
transports items into designated customer storage areas.
Performs damage control checks on items,
scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to
company policy.
Verifies delivery of items
with customer and obtain proper signatures.
Collects money (cash or checks) where required. Loads customer
returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors.
Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight
are appropriately locked and / or always secured.
Unloads damaged goods and customer returns
and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as
required.
Completes daily record of hours of
service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and
company requirements.
Performs general
housekeeping duties in tractor, 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.
Qualification :
certification requirements (where applicable)
years of age
3 years
background check
current DOT Health Card and / or able to secure new DOT Health Card
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
Company
description
Performance Foodservice, PFG’s
broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a
variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and
hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries.
A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants and other experts builds
close relationships with each customer, providing advice on
improving operations, menu development, product selection and
operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers
delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent
restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
Awards
and Accolades
Performance Food Group and / or
its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company")
provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and
employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital
status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion,
age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other
characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal
laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to
review : (1) our EEO Policy ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and
supplement ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement
Cdl Truck Driver • Chattanooga, TN, Hamilton County, TN; Tennessee, United States