Entry Level Class A Driver Hiring Event August 15, 9am-2pm

Interviews onsite at 2930 Performance Drive, Kendallville, IN 46755 from 9:00am - 2:00pm. No experience required, but must have CDL A Permit.

About the role

This is an entry-level driver training role. The Driver Trainee learns to drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck intrastate and/or interstate on local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and/or overnight routes to deliver and unload food and food-related products. All routes must be completed safely in accordance with Company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The role involves professional interaction with customers, vendors, and co-workers, ensuring services are executed per preferred work methods and customer service practices.

Responsibilities

• Attend and successfully complete PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program.
• Ride with and assist driver trainer in executing deliveries as required, following all instructions and directions.
• Perform all required safety checks (pre/post trip), including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer per DOT regulations and company safety standards.
• Report all safety issues and/or required repairs.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines; immediately report safety hazards.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight; perform count checks and verify customer invoices.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Move tractor to loading dock, attach preloaded trailer, and drive to deliver customer orders per route schedule.
• Unload products from trailer, transport items into customer storage areas, and perform damage control checks.
• Verify delivery of items with customer, obtain signatures, and collect payments where required.
• Load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Ensure tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked/secured at all times.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns, complete necessary paperwork.
• Unload equipment/materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete daily record of hours of service and log per federal, state, and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area, and maintain clean trailers.
• Secure all equipment and complete end-of-shift paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Internal PFG Candidates: 1 year of service in good standing as outlined in the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, able to attain CDL Permit and DOT Health Card.
• External Driver School Direct Hire: 0-6 months experience with a CDL Permit.
• External Entry Level Hire: 0-6 months with a CDL Permit.
• Valid CDL A Permit.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable).
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
• Pass post-offer drug test and road test.
• Attain or have a valid current DOT Health Card.
• Able to hand-lift and utilize equipment (e.g., two-wheeler, lift gate) to move/stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight (60–90 pounds) throughout shift.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401K Employer Matching.
• Education Assistance.
• Paid Time Off.

Pay

$20.00 per hour.