Food Distribution Route Delivery Driver

International Gourmet Foods; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

International Gourmet Foods seeks a dependable Food Distribution Route Delivery Driver to deliver high-end culinary products to restaurants and gourmet markets. You will handle multi-temperature items, verify invoices, and ensure cold chain integrity while providing exemplary customer service.

The role offers full benefits, competitive pay around $52,000 annually, and requires no CDL. Training wages are paid during onboarding, with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced gourmet delivery team.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. A CDL is not required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a background check; clean driving record (MVR) and current DOT physical card.
• Physically able to walk stairs, bend, kneel and lift heavy packages throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multi-temperature (frozen, refrigerated, and dry) food items to commercial kitchens and other food service establishments using standard routing software.
• Unload and verify delivery invoices with customers, documenting any special requests or returns.
• Safely unload and maneuver products using hand trucks and ramps, including stairs and walk-ins; frequently lift up to 55 lbs.
• Monitor cargo area climate controls to maintain cold chain and ensure products arrive in pristine condition.
• Provide professional, polite customer service and handle delivery paperwork and payments accurately.

Skills

Customer-focused

Reliable

Safety-conscious

Job description

Job Title: Food Distribution Route Delivery Driver

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $ 52,000 Annually + Benefits

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable, motivated, customer-focused Food Distribution Route Delivery Driver to join our Deliveries team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-end, temperature-sensitive culinary products, including artisanal cheeses, fine meats, specialty pastries, and gourmet ingredients, to customers such as restaurants, hotels, and gourmet markets .

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy physical work, and take pride in providing excellent customer service, we want to hear from you! You will receive full, regular pay during your training period. We do not require a commercial driver's license (CDL) .

Key Responsibilities

• Product Delivery: transport multi-temperature (frozen, refrigerated, and dry) food items safely to commercial kitchens and other food service establishments using standard routing software.
• Unloading and Verifying: cross-reference delivery invoices item-by-item with customers to ensure order accuracy and carefully document any special requests or returns.
• Physical Handling: safely unload and maneuver products using hand trucks and ramps, including navigating down narrow hallways, stairs, and into walk-in coolers and freezers. Frequently lift up to 55 lbs.
• Product Care: monitor cargo area climate controls to strictly maintain cold chain, ensuring delicate gourmet products arrive in pristine condition.
• Customer Service: act as the face of the company by providing professional, polite service during customer interactions and handling delivery paperwork and payments accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications and Requirements

• License and Age: must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. A CDL is not required.
• Pre-Employment Screening: must be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a mandatory background check, have a clean driving record (MVR), and have a current DOT physical card.
• Physical Demands: physically capable of walking up and down stairs, bending, kneeling and lifting heavy packages continuously throughout a shift in all weather conditions.
• Schedule Flexibility: able to start earliest shift at 4:00 AM and finish at 6:00 AM or dependent on route distance… and hiring be nie.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $52,000 annually.
• Full Benefits Package: comprehensive medical and ... (travel …)