CDL A Shuttle Driver

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.

• Pay: $30.60 per hour
• Work Hours:
  
  start between 6 pm to 7 pm – work until finished, 3rd shift, Sunday to Thursday nights
• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 – any person who has worked for a Performance Food Group (PFG) owned company within the last 6 months is not eligible to receive this incentive

• 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 Shuttle Driver, you will play a vital role in the operation of our business by transporting empty trailers to the Operating Company warehouse locations and turn around and deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations.

The Shuttle Driver drives a tandem trailer, tractor trailer and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes for the purpose of transporting empty trailers to the Operating Company warehouse locations. Turns around and delivers full trailers with various products to domicile/shuttle yard locations in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers 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.

• Perform all required safety checks, including pre/post trip inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; report all safety issues and repairs required.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies; inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Ensure all required route paperwork is with load and available to driver upon dispatch; drive and deliver trailers according to predetermined route schedule.
• Perform hook/unhook procedures per safety guidelines; park and store tractor trailers in designated areas; ensure all equipment and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured.
• Collect and secure damaged goods and customer returns in empty trailer to bring back to driver check-in at base facility and complete necessary paperwork.
• Unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required; complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with federal, state, and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required; perform other related duties as assigned.

for Benefits Information

• 12 months commercial driving experience.
• High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent.
• Internal candidates must be in good standing.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where…