What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Trainee position at PFG Customized?
Logistics Trainee at PFG Customized
The Logistics Trainee position is an entry-level role focused on learning the fundamentals of food and service delivery. This trainee assists experienced logistics professionals, ensuring timely deliveries while building customer relationships and adhering to safety regulations.
Job Description:
Position Details:- $20 hourly
- Flexible schedules available
- 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
- Successfully completes Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program as required
- Rides-with and assists driver trainer in executing deliveries as required
- Performs 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
- Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies
- Immediately reports all safety hazards
- Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight
- Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed
- Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule
- Unloads products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas
- Collects money (cash or checks) where required
- Loads customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors
- Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements
- Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required
Qualifications:
- 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
Salary : $20
