CDL A Delivery Driver Hiring Event

Full time

Apply Now

Valley View, Ohio

CDL A Delivery Driver

Location: Valley View and Ashtabula

Do you have a passion for driving? Are you looking for more home time? 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 restaurants, schools, hospitals, universities, and more. Day shifts and local routes mean you’ll be home every day. 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

Schedule: Monday-Friday. Start time 3 AM-5 AM until work until the route is finished

Pay: Drivers average $80-100K /year

Guaranteed minimum of $1040/week
Daily base pay, plus component pay
Paid for every mile driven, stop made, and case delivered

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
Ability to lift up to 100 lbs throughout the shift
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) customers through courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of GFS products. Serves as liaison between GFS management and customers. 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.

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 90th 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:

Ability to adhere to all safety/compliance regulations and procedures.
Must maintain a professional appearance wearing the GFS uniform.
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 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 a delivery van and tractor-trailer CMV
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 knowledge of computer operations.

Educational & Experience Requirements

One year previous driving experience and one year experience in customer service or related field.
High School / Equivalent Preferred
CDL A required at hire.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

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.

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.

Apply Now