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Performance Foodservice

Non-CDL Van Driver

Performance Foodservice, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Job Description 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, subject to change. Flexibility required.

Pay: $20 - $21.50 an hour depending on experience.

We Deliver the Goods

Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) 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 a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Position Purpose This driver role is responsible for driving a straight truck or van intrastate and/or interstate on local routes to deliver and unload various food and food‑related products to customers. The role generally handles deliveries of urgent orders due to mispicks and other customer‑service related issues. All routes are expected to be completed safely in accordance with all company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The driver communicates and interacts with customers, vendors, and co‑workers professionally, ensuring all services and duties are executed in accordance with preferred work methods and customer‑service practices.

Primary Responsibilities

Perform all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post‑trip inspections of truck/van and trailer) according to DOT regulations; inspect to ensure 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.

Inspect truck/van for properly loaded and secured freight. Perform count check of items and verify customer invoices. Complete all required paperwork accurately and legibly.

Drive to and deliver customer orders according to the assigned delivery schedule.

Unload products from truck/van, transport items into designated customer storage areas. Perform damage‑control checks on items, scan and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collect payment where required. Load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors.

Ensure that truck, van and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.

Unload damaged goods and customer returns, bring them 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 the log in accordance with Federal DOT, state and company requirements.

Perform general housekeeping duties in the tractor, 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.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.

6 – 12 months commercial driving experience.

Valid non‑commercial driver’s 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 pre‑employment drug test.

Pass road test.

Able to hand‑lift and utilize two‑wheelers, lift gates and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on the location.

Compensation $20–$21.50 an hour depending on experience

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Food and Beverage Services

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