Performance Food Group

Class A Traveling Support Driver

Posted on: 1 Feb 2021

Knoxville, TN

Job Description

Company Description
Performance Foodservice, PFGs 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 each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams. Job Description Position Summary:

Responsible for the safe operation of company equipment, and timely, courteous delivery of product to our customers from both a regional support capacity and home base location. This Regional Support role allows Delivery Drivers to travel to other Performance facilities and length of assignment may vary. Transportation and housing support to these locations is provided by the company. This is a great opportunity to experience other locations within the Performance Foodservice distribution network.

Position Responsibilities:

* CDL Class A Delivery Drivers transport products from distribution center to customer locations
* Extensive travel by car or plane to other distribution center locations and provide support as necessary.
* Unload cased products from trailer to desired customer locations.
* Conduct pre/post trip inspections.
* Drivers must be willing to operate a TracScan unit.
* Be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and lift and/or move up to 100 pounds occasionally.
* Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are required.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications Drivers must have a valid Class A CDL with no state operating restrictions.
Minimum of 1 year driving experience with a Class A-CDL or equivalent military driving experience.
We are an interstate carrier, by law you must be at least 21 years of age.
Candidates must have a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
Willing to work at an alternate Reinhart location upon notification.
Position must pass a post offer letter drug test, DOT physical, and background check. Preferred Qualifications Prior foodservice distribution/delivery experience. 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.

Performance Food Group

Richmond, VA

Performance Food Group Company, through its subsidiaries, markets and distributes food and food-related products in the United States. It operates in three operating segments: Performance Foodservice, PFG Customized, and Vistar. The company offers a range of frozen foods, including meats, fully prepared appetizers and entrees, fruits, vegetables, and desserts; canned and dry foods; fresh meats; dairy products; beverage products; imported specialties; fresh produce; and candy, snack, and other products, as well as beef, seafood, shortenings and oils, baked goods, salad dressings, teas and cocoas, pork, and others.

It also supplies various non-food items, such as paper products comprising pizza boxes, disposable napkins, plates, and cups; tableware that include china and silverware; cookware, which comprise pots, pans, and utensils; restaurant and kitchen equipment and supplies; and cleaning supplies. In addition, the company offers value-added services related to foodservice distribution, including electronic order-taking, payment, and other Internet based services; various reports and other data, menu planning advice, food safety training, and assistance in inventory control, as well as access to various third-party services designed to add value to its customers’ businesses.

It serves street and chain restaurants, schools, business and industry locations, hospitals, vending distributors, office coffee service distributors, retailers, and theaters, as well as franchises and other institutional customers. The company markets and distributes approximately 150,000 food and food-related products from 73 distribution centers to approximately 150,000 customer locations. Performance Food Group Company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

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