Class A Delivery Driver - Trainee

Company: Performance Food Group
Location: Springfield
Posted on: October 15, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description

Position Summary: Reinhart Foodservice will hire and train individuals who hold a valid Class A license with 0+ years of experience and enter them into our Associate Driver training program. Driver Associates will perform driver duties that will allow them to gain the necessary experience to qualify for a Professional Driver position with Reinhart Foodservice after successfully completing the program. Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: * Deliver the right products to customer accounts, in a professional, safe and timely manner, using a multitude of methods including manual lifting, use of two wheel dolly, ramps, and/or carts in multi-temperature environments. * Safe and professional operation of a commercial motor vehicle, including but not limited to: Combination vehicles, straight trucks, or other vehicles such as pick-up trucks and service vans with a GVWR or GCWR over 10,001 lbs. * Complete pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections of equipment. * Ability to operate vehicles in congested areas with limited space and potential obstacles. * Comply with all applicable Department of Transportation regulations including but not limited: Controlled Substances, Commercial Driver Licensing, Driver Qualification, CMV Operation, Hours of Service; CSA inspections and compliance, Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance, etc. * Maintain an acceptable driving record in compliance with Department of Transportation Regulations. * Utilize an on board computer to track hours of service. * Provide exceptional customer service. * Safely and accurately unload and deliver multi-temperature product to customers utilizing a variety of preferred methods including lift gates, carts, conveyers, hand trucks, and/or pallet jacks. * Utilize barcode scanners at the point of delivery as required to verify delivered product. * Pick up returned product as required. * Accurately complete delivery and pick up paperwork. * Maintain contact with Dispatch to receive delivery or pick up instructions or changes in scheduled deliveries or pick-ups. * Maintain route plan as provided by Dispatch. Communicate to Dispatch any barriers to maintaining the route plan so any changes can be communicated to the customer. * Maintain knowledge and comprehension of all applicable Department of Transportation regulations and Company policies through Company training and certifications. * Observe all local, state and federal laws and ordinances. * Perform all other projects and duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: • Drivers must have a valid Class A CDL for interstate commerce with less than one year of current Class A CDL or equivalent military driving experience within the last year. • We are an interstate carrier, by law you must be at least 21 years of age. • Candidates must have a satisfactory motor vehicle record. • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. • Drivers must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and lift and/or move up to 85 pounds occasionally. • Position must pass a post offer letter drug test, DOT physical, background check and physical abilities test. Preferred Qualifications: • 6-12 months of commercial driving experience • Foodservice distribution industry experience Required Experience:0-6 months; Valid CDL A • Drivers must have a valid Class A CDL for interstate commerce with less than one year of current Class A CDL or equivalent military driving experience within the last year. • We are an interstate carrier, by law you must be at least 21 years of age. • Candidates must have a satisfactory motor vehicle record. • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. • Drivers must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and lift and/or move up to 85 pounds occasionally. • Position must pass a post offer letter drug test, DOT physical, background check and physical abilities test. 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. SDL2017

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