Chain Delivery Driver - Nights

Gordon Food Service; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Profit sharing & 401(k) with company

Wellness reimbursement

Affordable benefits

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in Rockford, IL is seeking a Regional CDL A Delivery Driver to build relationships with customers while delivering food products to regional chain restaurants. Night shifts and regional routes mean you'll be home most nights with 1–2 overnights per week. You will unload cases up to 100 lbs and use a ramp and two-wheeler during shifts.

Newly licensed drivers are encouraged to apply. The role offers a 4-day work week with overnights, weekly pay, and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Class A CDL License is REQUIRED.
• Ability to operate a two-wheel cart with loads up to 350 pounds.
• Successfully pass a drug test and a background check.
• Clean driving record; as required by DOT and Gordon Food Service standards.
• Registration through the DOT Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is required to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food products to regional chain restaurants and build relationships with customers.
• Unload cases up to 100 lbs and operate a ramp and two-wheeler during shifts.
• Work night shifts and regional routes with time at home most nights and 1–2 overnights per week.

Job description

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: 8966 E. State St. Rockford, IL

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 $85,000 - $95,000/year

• Guaranteed minimum of $1100/week
• Daily base pay, plus component bay
• Paid for every mile driven, stop made, and case delivered

Schedule: 4-day work week with overnights

• 1st overnight run departs Sunday night and returns early Tuesday morning
• 2nd overnight run departs Wednesday night and returns early Friday morning
• Overnights are spent in a hotel paid for by GFS and per diem for meals is provided.

Total Rewards at GFS

• Affordable benefits plans start day one!
• Weekly pay
• Wellness reimbursement
• Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
• 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 is REQUIRED
• 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.

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for 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. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco‑free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug tests.