Job Title:
Yard Driver CDL-A

Company: Performance Foodservice

Location: Oak Creek, WI

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Company DescriptionPerformance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.Job DescriptionSchedule of Position: Sunday-Thursday, 10:00pm-6:00amWe 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 moreGrowth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution systemSafe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respectPosition Summary:The Yard Driver is responsible for moving tractor trailers to/from the loading docks and parking loaded or empty trailers in designated areas. The Yard Driver will transport tractor trailers to offsite maintenance and/or inspection facilities requiring local city driving. Responsible for fueling, moving and parking tractors and trailers to the docks and parking the loaded or empty trailers in the designated areas. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.Position Responsibilities:Perform 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. Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately report any and all safety hazards.Ensure that tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.Performs other related duties as assigned.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience6-12 months of tractor trailer experienceInternal candidates may be promoted with less than 6 months experience with good performance record and in accordance with driver training program requirements where applicableMust be able to work the scheduled, assigned times and required overtime for the position.Valid CDL AMust be 21 years of ageMeet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 yearsPass pre-employment drug testPass road testValid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health CardPreferred Qualifications1+ years commercial yard driving experienceFoodservice distribution industry experienceOnboard computer and electronic log system experience (i.e. PeopleNet)EEO StatementPerformance 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.