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Job Location drjobs

Cincinnati, OH - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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 Americas 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 countrys 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!

The Driver Dedicated Backhaul is responsible for driving a tractortrailer (day cab/sleeper) tandem trailer and/or straight trucks on intrastate and/or interstate routes to pick up logistics loads and/or other related food and nonfood product loads in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The Driver Dedicated Backhaul is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local overtheroad (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. Communicates and interacts with customers vendors and coworkers 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.

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:
  • Drive to assigned supplier/vendor and/or PFG warehouse locations according to a predetermined route and delivery schedule. The schedule and route types may be local and/or overtheroad i.e. layovers. Overtheroad schedule length will vary based on the locations business needs.
  • Delivers assigned loads back to PFG warehouse locations for receiving into inventory. Ensures timely pickups and the right product is received and loaded.
  • Performs appropriate load and paperwork inspections including but not limited to product counts invoices of products that have been loaded quality checks and other related items as required.
  • Check and complete in an accurate and legible fashion all the required paperwork associated with backhaul operations.
  • Routinely check in with direct supervisor to confirm route load and schedule. Advise direct supervisor of load dropoff/pickup issues schedule changes and other related information. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

EEO Statement
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.

Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

1 years commercial driving experience

Valid CDLA

Must be 21 years of age

Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)

Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years

Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check

Pass road test

Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card

Able to handlift and utilize twowheeler 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 between 1035 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds depending on the location

Preferred Qualifications
2 4 years experience: Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Meet the medical requirements of the DOT

Commercial driving experience

Experience in foodservice distribution industry.


Performance Foodservice PFGs broadline distributor maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers including independent restaurants and hotels healthcare facilities schools and quickservice eateries. A team of sales reps chefs consultants and other experts builds close relationships with customers providing advice on improving operations menu development product selection and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Employment Type

Full Time

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