Delivery Associate

Delivering Excellence

As a Logistics Trainee, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and timely delivery of goods to customers.

You will assist experienced drivers in operating tractor trailers and providing exceptional customer service.

This entry-level position offers comprehensive training and safety compliance, as well as opportunities for growth and benefits from day one.

• 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
• A safe and inclusive working environment, including a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Key Responsibilities:

• SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program as required.
• RIDE WITH AND ASSIST driver trainer in executing deliveries as required.
• 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 all safety hazards.
• INSPECT trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• PERFORM damage control checks on items, scans, and contacts 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 and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
• UNLOAD all equipment, materials 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 general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.

What We're Looking For:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• Internal Candidates: 1 year of service in good standing as outlined in the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, able to attain CDL Permit and DOT Health Card
• External Entry Level Hire: 0-6 months with a Valid CDL Permit
• MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE
• MEET all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• 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