Truck Driver — Essex, VT at Performance Foodservice

About the Team

Performance Foodservice is PFG's broadline distributor, maintaining unique relationships with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Our team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and experts builds close relationships with customers, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. We deliver delicious food and go above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

About the Role

Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country's food supply chain. As a CDL-A Driver, you are not only responsible for ensuring customer products arrive at their destination on time and in good condition, but you also serve as the face of our company, building lasting relationships with our customers. You will drive tractor-trailers or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, and overnight routes to deliver and unload food and food-related products in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Why Join Us

We offer a safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect. Drivers enjoy competitive pay averaging $104,000 annually, a 5-day work week (Monday-Friday), and a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits include Day 1 Health & Wellness coverage, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. This role offers growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system.

How to Apply

Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for application submission assistance and on-the-spot interviews.

Equal Opportunity

Performance Food Group provides equal employment opportunity 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 laws.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Links at Lang Farm, 39, Essex Way, Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont, 05452, United States

Essex, Vermont

Key Responsibilities

check_circleUnload products from trailer and transport items to designated storage areas
check_circleMaintain general housekeeping duties in tractor and loading dock areas
check_circleDrive tractor trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, and overnight routes
check_circleCollect cash or checks and load customer returns onto trailer
check_circleDeliver food products to customers according to predetermined schedules
check_circleVerify delivery of items with customers and obtain proper signatures
check_circlePerform damage control checks and scan items for removal per policy
check_circleComplete daily records of hours of service and required freight paperwork
check_circleReport safety issues, hazards, and required repairs immediately
check_circlePerform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections of tractor, truck, and trailer

Requirements

verifiedHigh School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
verified12+ months commercial driving experience
verifiedValid CDL-A
verified21+ years of age
verifiedClean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
verifiedPass post offer drug test and criminal background check
verifiedPass road test
verifiedValid current DOT Health Card
verifiedAble to hand-lift 10-90 pounds

Benefits & Perks

check_circleDay 1 Health & Wellness Benefitscheck_circleEmployee Stock Purchase Plancheck_circle401K Employer Matchingcheck_circleEducation AssistancePaid Time Off

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: CDL-A, Dot Health Card, Tractor Trailer, Straight Truck, Lift Gate, Two-Wheeler.

Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.

Frequently asked questions about Truck Driver CDL A at Performance Foodservice

What does a Truck Driver CDL A at Performance Foodservice do?expand_more

In this Truck Driver CDL A at Performance Foodservice role, you will unload products from trailer and transport items to designated storage areas; maintain general housekeeping duties in tractor and loading dock areas; drive tractor trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, and overnight routes; and collect cash or checks and load customer returns onto trailer.

What are the requirements for this Truck Driver CDL A role?expand_more

Performance Foodservice is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent; 12+ months commercial driving experience; Valid CDL-A; 21+ years of age; Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years; and Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check.

Where is the Truck Driver CDL A role at Performance Foodservice located?expand_more

Truck Driver CDL A at Performance Foodservice is based in Links at Lang Farm, 39, Essex Way, Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont, 05452, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Truck Driver CDL A job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

Performance Foodservice has listed this Truck Driver CDL A role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Truck Driver CDL A role?expand_more

Truck Driver CDL A at Performance Foodservice typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the entry level level.

What skills do you need for the Truck Driver CDL A role at Performance Foodservice?expand_more

Key skills for Truck Driver CDL A at Performance Foodservice include CDL-A; Dot Health Card; Tractor Trailer; Straight Truck; Lift Gate; and Two-Wheeler.

What education is required for Truck Driver CDL A at Performance Foodservice?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.

What category does the Truck Driver CDL A role belong to?expand_more

Truck Driver CDL A at Performance Foodservice is part of the logistics & warehouse job category on Recrutus.

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