CDL A Chain Delivery Driver

About the role

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Regional CDL A Delivery Driver Location: FILL OUT Do you have a passion for driving and customer service?

Picture yourself as a delivery driver with Gordon Food Service! In this position, you will be building relationships with customers while delivering food products essential to regional chain restaurants. Night shifts and regional routes mean you'll be home most nights, with 1 or 2 overnights required each week. You'll be required to unload cases up to 100 lbs, and you'll be using a ramp and two-wheeler throughout your shift.

Feel safe and secure at a company that values and respects you. Newly licensed drivers are encouraged to apply! Check out what some of our drivers have to say about working with Gordon Food Service Pay: Drivers average $70k - $100k/year Guaranteed minimum of 1250/week Daily base pay, plus component pay Paid for every mile driven, stop made, and case delivered Schedule: 4-day work week with overnights Monday-Friday.

Start times will vary One and two-day routes Overnights are spent in a hotel paid for by GFS Total Rewards at GFS Affordable benefits plans start day one! Weekly pay Wellness reimbursement Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match Emergency child and elder care 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here! Stability - you're guaranteed a route and paid weekly Does this look like you?

At least 21 years of age Class A CDL License at hire Ability to operate a two-wheel cart with loads of up to 350 pounds Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English (to read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, company website information related to benefits, updates, complete paperwork, and follow verbal instructions) Successfully pass a drug test that will assess drug usage (including marijuana) and a background check Clean driving record; as required by DOT and Gordon Food Service standards You must be registered through the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide electronic consent in order to be considered for employment with us effective January 6th, 2020.

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply

Position Summary

Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) Chain customers through courteous, on-time, accurate deliveries of GFS products. Serves as liaison between GFS management and customers to report customer concerns. Communicates all customer issues and concerns. Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail, safe work habits, working knowledge of tractor-trailer, refrigerated van, and the ability to deal effectively with customers and the public. Must pass the required physical ability test for area hired.

Essential Functions

• Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
• Build and maintain good customer relationships.
• Demonstrates self-control.
• Accurately collects customer payments.
• Safeguards company funds and follows GFS banking policies.
• Performs all Sales Service functions by the 90 th day of employment.

• Perform proper equipment maintenance, monitor reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in timely manner.
• Complete daily check-ins in a timely manner with no errors.
• Collaborates with management and sales representatives to communicate customer concerns.
• Perform daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicles and equipment.
• Completes check in process accurately and on time.

• Manage paperwork to include register, credits, pick-ups, etc Develop and maintain a good working relationship with other GFS employees.
• Maintains peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas.
• Attending department meetings Performs other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: This position requires punctuality, problem solving and attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and also function in a team environment.
• Must be goal oriented with a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language.
• Ability to adhere to all safety/compliance regulations and procedures.
• Must maintain a professional appearance wearing the GFS uniform.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of this job including lifting, pushing, pulling of product.
• Equipment / Tools / Technology: Ability to operate on-board computer and handheld scanner.
• Ability to operate GFS tractor/trailer.
• Must be able to operate a two-wheeled hand truck with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.

Uses two-wheeled hand truck and other safety equipment to aid in the lifting and carrying of products averaging 50 pounds. Some basic computer operations Educational & Experience

Requirements

• High School / Equivalent Preferred CDL A required at hire or within 90 days of start date.
• A CDL temp permit minimum requirement at hire providing the applicant meets all DOT requirements at hire and obtains full CDL A no later than the 90th day of employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age Required- One year previous driving experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.