Entry Level, Local Truck Driver

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

This is an entry level driver training role. This driver is responsible for learning to and/or gaining experience in driving a tractor trailer or straight truck intrastate and/or interstate on local, over-the-toad (OTR), shuttle, and/or overnight routes to deliver and unload various food and food related products to customers.

Position Responsibilities

• Attends and successfully completes PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program as required.
  All training documentation is completed and maintained per requirements.
  Rides-with and assists driver trainer in executing deliveries as required.
  Follows all instructions and directions provided by driver trainer.
  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 takes 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 any and 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 attaches 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 contacts supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
  Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtains 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 secured at all times.
  Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and brings to the driver check-in and completes necessary paperwork.
  Unloads all equipment, materials and removes trash from trailers as required.
  Completes daily record of hours of service and enters in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state and company requirements.
  Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keeps trailers clear and clean as required.
  At the end of the shift secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork.

Qualifications

• 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 Entry Level Hire: 0-6 months experience with a CDL
  Valid CDL A
  Must be 21 years of age
  Meets all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
  Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
  Pass post offer drug test
  Pass road test
  Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card
  Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on the location