Driver Trainee

Gordon Food Service, Inc.; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Wellness reimbursement

Profit sharing & 401(k) with company

Emergency child and elder care

Affordable benefits plans start dayone

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is hiring a Driver Trainee at our Niles, MI location. You will learn to drive a truck and pursue a CDL-A license while supporting drivers and serving customers across schools, hospitals, and restaurants.

The role requires unloading cases up to 100 lbs and using a ramp and two-wheeler throughout the shift. The schedule runs Monday through Friday, with start times between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM until routes finish.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• CDL A permit required to start.
• Ability to operate a two-wheel cart with loads up to 350 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a truck and obtain CDL A license while working with seasoned drivers.
• Deliver food products to customers, building relationships and ensuring service.
• Unload cases up to 100 lbs and use a ramp and two-wheeler during shifts.

Skills

CDL A permit

Two-wheel cart handling

Drug test & background check

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 Trainee Location: Niles, MI

Are you trying to break into the transportation industry? Picture yourself as a driver trainee with Gordon Food Service! Learn to drive a truck and get your CDL A license as you work alongside drivers to build relationships with customers. You'll learn to deliver food products essential to restaurants, schools, hospitals, universities, and more. You’ll be required to unload cases up to 100 lbs and use a ramp and two-wheeler throughout your shift. You'll need a CDL A permit to get started, and you'll be supported by a team that offers respect, expertise, and professional development!

Schedule: Monday-Friday. Start time 3 AM-5 AM until route finish Pay: $26.01/ hour Bonuses, incentives, etc. Total Rewards at GFS

• Weekly pay
• Wellness reimbursement
• Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
• Emergency child and elder care
• Affordable benefits plans start day one!

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

• At least 21 years of age
• CDL A Permit 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

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.

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.

For more than 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered uncompromised quality and heartfelt service. From a butter-and-egg delivery service, it has grown into the largest family-operated foodservice business in North America. Today, the company serves customers from restaurants, to healthcare and education, across the U.S. and Canada through its distribution network and more than 180 retail stores.