CDL A Delivery Driver Hiring Event 9/2
Performance Foodservice · Jackson, MS · 2 mo ago
Management$70k/yrFull-time
About the role
Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers ensure customers’ products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition. They also build lasting relationships with customers as the face of our company.
Drivers operate tractor trailers or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop deliveries. They deliver and unload food and food-related products in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers to answer questions accurately and timely.
- Perform all required safety checks (pre/post trip) and inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards.
- Report all safety issues, hazards, or needed repairs immediately.
- Follow DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines.
- Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight; perform count checks and verify customer invoices.
- Complete all required paperwork accurately and legibly.
- Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route schedules.
- Unload products from the trailer and transport items into designated customer storage areas.
- Perform damage control checks, scan items, and contact supervisor about removing orders as per company policy.
- Verify delivery of items with the customer and obtain proper signatures.
- Collect money (cash or checks) where required.
- Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
- Ensure tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and secured at all times.
- Unload damaged goods and customer returns, and complete necessary paperwork.
- Unload all equipment and materials, and remove trash from trailers as required.
- Complete daily records of hours of service and enter logs in accordance with federal, state, and company requirements.
- Perform general housekeeping duties in the tractor, loading dock area, and keep trailers clean.
- Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 12 months of commercial driving experience.
- High school diploma, GED, or state-approved equivalent.
- Valid CDL A license.
- Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable).
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
- Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
- Pass a road test.
- Valid current DOT Health Card or ability to secure a new one.
- Able to hand-lift and use equipment (e.g., two-wheeler, lift gate) to move and stack product cases/freight ranging from 10–90 pounds throughout the shift.
Benefits
- Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- 401K Employer Matching.
- Education Assistance.
- Paid Time Off.
Pay
$70,000 per year.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, dispatch between 4:00 AM – 6:00 AM.