Event Loader - Delivery Driver SPRINGFIELD, IL

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Paid holidays

Health insurance options

Paid time off

Day 1 retirement plan

Dental and Vision insurance

Free lunch daily

Job summary

A catering service provider in Springfield is looking for an Events Loading Specialist to support offsite events. Responsibilities include making deliveries, cleaning the fleet, and maintaining an organized warehouse. The ideal candidate embodies a customer-first attitude, pays attention to detail, and can physically manage the demands of the role. Competitive hourly wage and various benefits are offered, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and adhere to company policies.
• Good physical condition and ability to lift 50lbs regularly.
• Reliable transportation needed to reach the worksite.
• Serve Safe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow a checklist and make deliveries to events.
• Clean and organize the fleet of vans and the warehouse.
• Work early AM shifts starting at 5:00am.
• Follow checklists and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with event setup, service, and breakdown.

Skills

Customer First Attitude

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Driving Skills

Team player

Education

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Opportunity

Do you take personal pride in your work, are you a detail oriented, responsible individual, do you thrive in a fast paced environment and enjoy being part of a larger team all working towards client satisfaction? Are you ready to work at 5:00am, follow a checklist, make deliveries, clean the fleet, keep the warehouse clean and organized? Our event loader position is key to the success of our offsite events.

Events Loading Specialist.

Our catering business is growing and we are looking for the right candidate ready to dig in and take pride in knowing your work is critical in providing overall event success and client satisfaction.

About Us

Nelson's Catering - In business since 1992, we are proud to be an award winning full service offsite catering company.

We are dedicated to serving delicious meals with top notch customer service throughout over 50 counties in Central IL.

You can learn more about us at nelsonscatering.com

Requirements for Right Candidate

• Positive, Customer First, Can Do Attitude
• Passion and SKILL for details/organization/cleanliness/service
• Ready to learn and work as part of a small, but dedicated team
• Dedication to QUALITY
• Ability to work in all weather. The EVENT LOADING position is a fulltime year round all season position
• Excellent Time Management Skills-work ahead and work independently
• Ability to learn a new process, follow detailed instructions/lists, and adhere to ALL company policies
• CLEAN a large fleet of vans/trucks
• ORGANIZE a warehouse with high volume catering traffic
• Run a mop/broom and sanitize equipment-take personal PRIDE in keeping a CLEAN work space

• Reliable Transportation and ability to be at work onsite as scheduled
• Good physical condition, ability to stand, bend, squat and regularly lift 50lbs of equipment and rentals into full size vans
• Driving Skills, must be able to back up trucks including box trucks with liftgates
• Saturday Availability, we are busiest on Saturdays and Sundays
• Flexible Early AM Availability by 5:00am daily when needed
• Two years progressive back of house experience—we check employment history
• Serve Safe Certification
• Three References upon request after first interview

Nelson\'s Offers for Full Time Employees

• Full Time Schedule with two days off each week, will rotate depending upon scheduled events
• Regular Training and Development Opportunities
• Regular Wage Review
• Competitive Hourly Wage Based on Experience
• Paid Holidays - annually 6 paid holidays
• PTO - Annually 5 earned PTO Days after 90 days employment
• Vacation - Five days - one week paid vacation after one year full time employment
• Health Insurance - 3 Plans with Employer contribution towards employee premium after 60 days employment
• Day 1 Retirement plan option including a company sponsored employer 3% match on your contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Delicious free lunch daily

How to Apply

If our EVENT LOADING position interests you, please apply at nelsonscateringcareers.easyapply.co

All qualified candidates will be screened by phone prior to interview.