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97601BR

Job Title:

Driver Trainee

Location:

CM Scranton (2590)

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• 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

Position Summary:

The Driver Trainee will learn to and gain experience to drive a tractor trailer and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading various food and food related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Routes may be local, over the road (OTR), shuttles and/or overnight. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

We will pay for your schooling to get your CDL-A License!

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• 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

Req Number:

97601BR

Job Location:

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (PA)

Shift:

1st Shift

Full Time / Part Time:

Full Time

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 (http://pfgc.com/Policy) ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster (http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement (http://pfgc.com/Supplement) ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency) .

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Division:

Core-Mark

Job Category:

Transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Company Description:

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America — offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Benefits:

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