Position Details :

$23.51 per hour during training

Monday- Friday with occasional Saturdays

Daily minimum after training $275

We 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 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

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 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 :

Successfully completes Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program as required.

Rides-with and assists driver trainer in executing deliveries as required.

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.

Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.

Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.

Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Checks and complete in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.

Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.

Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.

Unloads products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas.

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.

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.

Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.

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.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Last updated : 2024-05-27