Driver Trainee Jobs

Company Description
PFG Customized Distribution meets the special needs of some of America's most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster and Ruby Tuesday. Providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes and account coordination, PFG Customized Distribution serves customers across the United States and in more than 40 countries.

We Deliver the Goods:

• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• 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
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:
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!
The Driver, Trainee Non-Formula is an entry level driver training role. Associates in this role will learn and/or gain experience in hauling freight and operating tractor trailers while assisting designated driver trainers with their deliveries and routes. 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.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Rides-with and assists driver trainer in executing deliveries as required.
• Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight. Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
• Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Checks and complete in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unloads products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas.
• Collects money (cash or checks) where required. Loads customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors. Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
• Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspect tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
• Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contacts supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Successfully completes Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program as required.
• Immediately reports all safety hazards.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.

Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
Internal Candidates: 1 year of service in good standing as outlined in the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, able to attain CDL Permit and DOT Health Card
External Driver School Direct Hire: 0-6 months experience with a CDL Permit
External Entry Level Hire: 6-12 months with a CDL Permit Valid CDL Permit or CDL-A or B
Must be 21+ years of age Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
Pass road test
Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
Preferred Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent 6+ months commercial driving experience within foodservice industry Foodservice distribution industry experience Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (i.e., PeopleNet)
Hand-held point of delivery scanning system experience (i.e., POD)
EEO Statement
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.