Food Distribution Route Delivery Driver

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking a dependable Food Distribution Route Delivery Driver to join our Deliveries team in Charlotte, NC. This full-time role delivers multi-temperature gourmet food items to restaurants, hotels, and markets, with a focus on cold chain integrity and accurate invoicing.

CDL not required; training paid, and full benefits accompany the base pay of $52,000 per year. You will operate standard routing software, lift up to 55 lbs, and provide courteous service while

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a background check and MVR.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 55 lbs and navigating stairs and ramps.
• Able to start early shift around 4:00 AM.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multi-temperature (frozen, refrigerated, and dry) food items to commercial kitchens and food service establishments using standard routing software.
• Unload and verify invoices against orders and document any special requests or returns.
• Safely unload and maneuver products using hand trucks and ramps, including stairs and walk-in coolers/freezers (lift up to 55 lbs).
• Monitor cold chain and maintain product quality during transit and in storage areas.
• Provide professional customer service and accurately process delivery paperwork and payments.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Background check required

DOT card

Lift 55 lbs

Tools

Routing software

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 …)