Driver, Trainee Job at VISTAR
Company Description
Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack and beverage distributor with over 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the United States. Our success is rooted in working closely with our suppliers and customers to stay ahead of the latest snacking trends. Vistar has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to the communities we do business in.
Job Description
Learns to and gains experience to drive a tractor trailer and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading various food and food related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with
Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Routes may be local, over the road (OTR), shuttles and/or overnight. Functions as
a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Attends and successfully completes PFG Driver Trainee Dock to Driver Training Program as required. Perform "pre-trip safety check"
inspection of truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspect cab and trailer to insure they
meet company quality standards and take appropriate action as needed.
Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Check and complete in an accurate
and in legible fashion all the required paper work associated with freight. Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer
as needed.
Rides-with, assists with deliveries as required. Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route and delivery
schedule.
Unload products from the trailer transport items into designated customer storage areas. Perform damage control checks on items
and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper
signatures. Collect money (cash or checks) where required. Load customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at the driver check-in dock and complete necessary paperwork. Unload pallets,
insulated blankets, Power Walker / Hand carts and remove trash from trailers as required.
Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state and company requirements.
Perform "post trip safety check" on the vehicle, secure tractor and trailer and / or "Red Tag" for repair or maintenance as needed.
Perform general housekeeping duties in cab, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift
secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Experience
Internal applicants: 1 year of service in good standing, attain CDL Permit and DOT Health Card. Driver School applicants: 0-6 months experience with a CDL Permit. Entry Level applicants: 6-12 months with a CDL Permit
Required Qualifications
Required Education:
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
Required Experience:
Promotion from within: 1 year of service in good
standing as outlined in the PFG Driver Trainee Dock to Driver Training Program
Able to attain CDL Permit; DOT Health Card; Clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
Preferred Education:
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
Preferred Experience: 6 - 12 Months
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A or B;
commercial driving experience within foodservice industry.
Preferred Professional Certification(s): OSHA Forklift operator or MHE certificate.
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.
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