Lead Driver - Class A

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. 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 Details Monday – Friday Start time between 3 AM‑5 AM Pay $30.00 – $33.00 depending on experience Position Summary This driver role supports and assists transportation leadership by overseeing and providing guidance to assigned driver teams, usually at remote shuttle yard locations. Assistance may include, but is not limited to, managing work schedules, training, solving customer delivery issues, new‑hire onboarding, performing safety checks and preferred work method observations, and other related duties. The Lead Driver drives a tractor‑trailer or straight truck intrastate and/or interstate on local, over‑the‑road (OTR), shuttle, and/or overnight routes to deliver and unload various food and food‑related products to customers. 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. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company. Position Responsibilities 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 any and all safety hazards. Assist in day‑to‑day oversight of all assigned drivers to ensure safe and timely delivery of all customer orders. Perform additional administrative duties as assigned. Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight. Perform a count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Check and complete in an accurate and legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight. Load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors. Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unload products from the trailer, 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 money (cash or checks) where required. Load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors. Ensure that tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times. 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. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork. Perform other related duties as assigned. Benefits Click Here for Benefits Information Qualifications High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Valid Class A license with doubles & triples endorsement 2+ years of multi‑stop route delivery experience in tractor‑trailer in food service distribution or related industry Internal candidates must be in good performance standing Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication 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 pre‑employment drug test Pass road test Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card Preferred Qualifications Technical School or Associate's Degree or other certification in learning and development training methods. Preferred Experience: 4+ years of transportation experience specifically in foodservice distribution industry route delivery. Small group and one‑on‑one training experience Basic/Intermediate computer skills 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 review our EEO Policy, the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement, and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Performance Food Group (New)