Driver, Trainer

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG's 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 customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description

Responsible for training delivery drivers on a day-to-day basis on all aspects of the delivery driver job duties

Utilizes all company training guides, manuals, checklists and processes to ensure compliance with company policies, practices, safety and DOT regulations

Performs preferred work method observations and provides verbal and written feedback on driver trainees' performance including suggested development actions

May run routes per business needs

Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company

Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills

Utilizes all systems and tools effectively, i

e

computer, software systems

Working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations (i

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• hours of service, pre-trip/post-trip, etc) and company safety policies and practices

Ensures all policies are followed

Delivers hands-on training that allows for maximum transfer of knowledge while ensuring customer needs, service times, labor and transportation costs are met and within guidelines

Provides ongoing and timely feedback to assigned driver trainees and supervisory staff

Feedback includes positive reinforcement and constructive corrective actions

Understands and exhibits strong customer service skills

Works with new driver hires and experienced drivers in classroom and/or field settings to prepare them for a successful professional driver career

May supplement PFG Driver Training Manual with local programs specific to the location, products and reports used in that market

Performs other related duties as assigned

"Required Experience","AnswerValue":" 3-5 years of route delivery driver experience specifically in foodservice distribution industry with in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations.

Required Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Experience: 2 - 4 years of Transportation delivery driver experience specifically in foodservice industry with in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations

Computerized fleet operations management systems knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education: Associates/2-year technical degree

Preferred Experience: 4 - 6 years of Transportation experience specifically in foodservice industry route delivery with in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations

Computerized fleet operations management systems knowledge

Small group and one-on-one training experience

Preferred Professional Certification(s): Valid Commerical Driver's License (CDL A)

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.