Class A Delivery Driver Trainee
Performance Food Group - Kendallville, IN
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Position Details:Pay: $20.00 perhourFlexible 4 or 5 day work week schedule with early morning dispatchNo experience required Must have CDL - A LicenseWe 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 moreGrowth opportunities performing essential work to support Americaí¢€™s food distribution systemSafe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respectPosition Purpose:This is an entry level driver training role. This driver is responsible for learning to and/or gaining experience in driving a tractor traileror straight truck intrastate and/or interstate on local, over-the-toad (OTR), shuttle, and/or overnight routes to deliver and unloadvarious food and food related products to customers. All routes are expected to be completed safely in accordance with all Companypolicies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The driver trainee communicates and interacts with customers, vendorsand co-workers professionally ensuring all services and duties are executed in accordance with preferred work methods andcustomer service practices. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any dutyassigned to best serve the company.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. Follow all instructions and directions provided by drivertrainer.Perform all required safety checks (i.e. pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department ofTransportation (DOT) regulations; inspect tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriateaction as needed. Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately report any and all safety spect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight. Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products thathave been loaded. Check and complete in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight. Movetractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.Unload products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas. Perform damage control checks on items,scanning and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. Verify delivery of items with customer andobtain proper signatures. Collect money (cash or checks) where required. Load customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors.Ensure that tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unload allequipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as plete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state and company requirements.Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of theshift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.Performs other related duties as assigned.
Created: 2025-07-16