Truck Driver Trainee CDL A Position Available In Chittenden, Vermont

Job Description:

Job Description:

Position Details:

Drivers average $104,000annually

Schedule/Hours:

Monday – Friday/ Start time around3am-430am. End time vary, 10-12hr shifts $5,000 Sign-on Bonus! WeDeliver the

Goods:

Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401KEmployer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and muchmore Growth opportunities performing essential work to supportAmerica’s food distribution system Safe and inclusive workingenvironment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:

Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill acritical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our deliverydrivers not only make sure the customers’ products arrive at theirdestination at the arranged times and in good condition, but theyare the face of our company – building lasting relationships withour customers! The Driver Trainee is an entry level driver trainingrole. Associates in this role will learn and/or gain experience inhauling freight and operating tractor trailers while assistingdesignated driver trainers with their deliveries and routes.

Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workersprofessionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in atimely manner. Functions as a team member within the department andorganization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to bestserve the company. Responsibilities may include, but not limitedto: Successfully completes Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock toDriver Training Program as required. Rides-with and assists drivertrainer in executing deliveries as required. Performs all requiredsafety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections oftractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation(DOT) regulations; inspect tractor/truck and trailer to insure theymeet company safety standards and take appropriate action asneeded. Report all safety issues and/or repairs required. Followsall DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines andpolicies. Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailerfor properly loaded and secured freight. Performs count check ofitems and check customer invoices of products that have beenloaded. Checks and complete in an accurate and in legible fashionall required paperwork associated with freight. Moves tractor tothe loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed. Drives toand delivers customer orders according to predetermined routedelivery schedule. Unloads products from the trailer, transportitems into designated customer storage areas. Performs damagecontrol checks on items, scans, and contacts supervisor aboutremoving orders according to company policy. Verifies delivery ofitems with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collects money(cash or checks) where required. Loads customer returns on totrailer and secure trailer doors. Unloads damaged goods andcustomer returns and bring to the driver check-in and completenecessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and removetrash from trailers as required. Completes daily record of hours ofservice and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, andcompany requirements. Performs general housekeeping duties intractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean asrequired. Performs other related duties as assigned. Click Here fora

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Internal Candidates:

1 year of servicein good standing as outlined in the PFG Entry Level Driver Traineeor Dock to Driver Training Program, able to attain CDL Permit andDOT Health Card

• 0-12 months CDL A Commercial Driving experience
• High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
• Valid CDL A
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (whereapplicable)
• Must be 21 years of age
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report(MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminalbackground check
• Pass road test
• Valid current DOT Health Cardand/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
• Able to hand-lift andutilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to moveand/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weightthroughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, dependingon the location Company description Performance Foodservice, PFG’sbroadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with avariety of local customers, including independent restaurants andhotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries.

A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants and other experts buildsclose relationships with each customer, providing advice onimproving operations, menu development, product selection andoperational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team deliversdelicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independentrestaurant owners achieve their dreams. Awards and AccoladesPerformance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually orcollectively, the “Company”) provides equal employment opportunity(EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color,national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexualorientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, geneticinformation, veteran status, and any other characteristic protectedby applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Pleaseclick on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy ; (2)the “EEO is the Law” poster and supplement ; and (3) the PayTransparency Policy Statement .