Transportation Clerk

Company Description

Performance Food service
, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service 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.

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.

Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country s 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! As a Transportation Clerk, you will play a vital role in ensuring our drivers are equipped with the information needed to deliver all products on time and safely.

• Support the transportation team in improving production processes and maintaining daily business.
• Track, calculate, and coordinate driver and route information; perform administrative tasks.
• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers, ensuring questions are answered accurately and timely.
• Function as a team member within the department and organization, and perform duties as assigned to best serve the company.
• Track, input, and process driver payroll data.
• Maintain and track all DOT required files and other reports (vehicle inspection, fuel, and mileage).
• Perform driver check-in and answer/coordinate incoming transportation-related phone calls.

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6+ months in a transportation environment
• Administrative support with basic math and computer data entry skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation regulations
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 1+ year in transportation environment and interfacing with customers within food service industry

Benefits information is available; the role includes opportunities described by the employer (benefits package to be reviewed at offer).

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience:
  
  2 years of prior customer service experience preferred.
• 2 years of distribution/transportation experience in a high-volume, route delivery operation preferred.

• Multitasking ability:
  Comfort juggling phones, paperwork, driver check-ins, and data entry.
• Customer service mindset:
  Professional and courteous when dealing with drivers, customers, and internal departments.
• Attention to detail:
  Critical for processing paperwork, logging data, and checking returned product.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed.

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please review: our EEO Policy, the EEO poster and supplement, and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.