Driver Trainee

• 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

• 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
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route
• Handles deliveries of urgent orders due to mispicks and other service related issues typically using small straight truck and/or van
• 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

• High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
• Valid non-commercial drivers license
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Must be 21 years of age
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

• CDL-A Permit
• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 1 - Years of experience Non-Commercial Driver's License
• Meet the medical requirements of the DOT
• Successful driving experience within foodservice industry.

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