Summer Route Driver Helper

Performance Foodservice
Michigan

Summer Route Driver Helper at Performance Foodservice summary:

Assist the driver in loading, unloading, and delivering foodservice products on intrastate and interstate routes, ensuring timely, safe deliveries and professional customer interactions. Work 36+ hours/week on early morning shifts, perform documentation and other assigned duties, and comply with DOT, drug test, and background check requirements. Role supports food distribution operations for restaurants, healthcare, schools and other customers and offers benefits and advancement opportunities.

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
Schedule: Monday- Friday - Working 4-5 Days per week, 36+ Hours per week
Leave times vary from 2-5 AM 10-12 Hour Shifts

Position Purpose :

Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers’ products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers! As a Driver, Helper Non Formula, you will assist the Driver in every aspect of the product delivery to our customers.

The Driver Helper rides with and assist Drivers in the tractor trailer, tandem trailer and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading various products in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
  • Assists the Driver in the safe and accurate delivery of products to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Loads and unloading truck and/or company vehicles.
  • Places products in areas identified by customers.
  • Completes required documentation in a timely manner.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check

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

Awards and Accolades

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 .

Keywords:

delivery helper, route driver assistant, foodservice delivery, loading and unloading, DOT compliance, early morning shifts, customer service, warehouse to customer deliveries

Posted 2026-01-29

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