Chain Delivery Driver- CDL A

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. 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!

Pay: Drivers average $75,000 – $100,000/year

Guaranteed weekly minimum of $1,250

Daily base pay, plus component pay

Paid for every mile driven, stop made, and case delivered

Schedule: 

Why choose GFS?

89% of leadership is hired from within GFS – start your career here!

Stability – you’re guaranteed a route and paid weekly

Affordable benefits plans – start after 30 days!

Profit sharing and 401K with 4% match

Minimum requirements:

At least 21 years of age

Class A CDL License 

Ability to operate a two-wheel cart with loads of up to 350 pounds

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

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 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:

• 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.