Driver Helper

Gordon Food Service; Village of Pelham Manor (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is hiring a Driver Helper to assist drivers in delivering essential food products to various clients, including schools and hospitals. This role offers a chance to break into the transportation industry with no previous experience needed. Enjoy a supportive work environment and opportunities to grow your career in a company that values its workforce.

Benefits

Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match

Emergency child and elder care

95% promotion from within

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must able to read and write in English.
• Ability to operate a two-wheel cart with loads up to 350 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside drivers to deliver food products.
• Unload cases up to 100 lbs.
• Build relationships with customers during deliveries.

Skills

Communication in English

Ability to lift 100 lbs

Operating a two-wheel cart

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...

Driver Helper

Are you trying to break into the transportation industry ? Want to learn more about driving with Gordon Food Service? Picture yourself as a driver helper with Gordon Food Service! In this position, you will be working alongside drivers to build relationships with customers while delivering food products essential to restaurants, schools, hospitals, universities, and more. You’ll be required to unload cases up to 100 lbs, and you’ll be using a ramp and two-wheeler throughout your shift. No previous experience is required , you can learn and grow with us!

Schedule : 5 day work week Monday-Saturdays. Start time between 1 AM-5 AM until route finish

Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match

Emergency child and elder care

95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here!

Does this look like you?

At least 18 years of age

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

Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs

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 and a background check

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.

About the company

Gordon Food Service is a foodservice distributor based in Wyoming, Michigan serving the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest regions of the United States and coast-to-coast in Canada.

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