Full Time Van Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Health insurance

PTO & flexible time

Disability insurance

Mental health support

Job summary

Gordon Food Service Store LLC in Peoria, IL is hiring a Van Delivery Driver at $18-20 per hour. You will be responsible for courteous, on-time deliveries and safe operation of the van, with a daily route and occasional store support.

The role includes pre/post trip inspections and maintaining positive customer relations. Requirements include at least 1 year of delivery driving experience, an unrestricted license, a clean driving record, and passing pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of delivery driving experience preferred.
• Unrestricted Standard Operators License required.
• Clean driving record (last 5 years).
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Pre-employment checks including drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Deliveries: locate and pick orders, ensure accurate and timely deliveries to Wholesale customers.
• In-store support: process customer purchases at the point of sale and maintain stock organization.
• Maintain vehicle inspections and safe driving practices (pre/post trip).
• Assist with store operations before/after routes as needed.

Skills

Delivery driving

Customer service

Valid driverb4s license

Safety inspections

Lifting up to 70 lbs

Job description

Gordon Food Service Store LLC
Location: 4608 N University St, Peoria, IL, 61614-5829

Now Hiring!

Pay: $18-20/hr

• Store Hours - Monday through Saturday 7AM-8PM; Sunday 9AM-6PM
• Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter.
• Advancement - High internal promotion rate and development programs available!

Gordon Food Service prides ourselves on the competitive wages and benefits offered:

• Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan
• Employee Assistance Programs
• ComPsych 24/7 Mental Health Support
• Employee Discounts - 10% off your purchases
• Beneplace Discount Program

Eligible Employees Can Also Take Advantage Of

• Affordable Health Insurance
• Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• PTO and Flex time
• Company Note Savings Program
• 12 Week - 100% Paid Maternity Leave
• Free Health Management Resources and Programs

Gordon Food Service Store, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets you balance your life and foster development for future growth.

Our 170+ stores are the primary supplier for many small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers and so much more!

Come help us champion a “Customer is King” environment and see why we set the bar for customer satisfaction in the retail industry!

As a Van Delivery Driver you will be responsible for courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of products with a variable daily route. This role will operate the van in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail and safe work habits. Additional assistance with store operations before or after completion of route.

What does a day to day look like?

Delivery

• Accurately locates and picks orders in-store for Wholesale customers
• Builds and maintains good customer relationships.
• Keep our customer happy with accurate, timely, deliveries of GFS products.
• Performs daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicle and equipment.

In Store

• Ensure accurate and efficient processing of customer purchases through the point of sale. Ensure security of assets including cash, checks, and merchandise by following policies and procedures.
• Accurately receive and merchandise products, ensuring proper rotation and product quality, end cap and planogram execution, top stock, freezer, cooler and backroom organization.

If this sounds like you, make sure you also meet these requirements:

• At least 1 year previous delivery driving experience and one year in customer service or related field preferred.
• Unrestricted Standard Operators License required.
• Must have a clean driving record (no drug or alcohol offenses in the last 5 years).
• You must be a minimum of 18 years old (required).
• Successfully pass our pre-employment checks, including a drug screen, criminal background check and motor vehicle report (MVR).
• Must be able to use a two-wheel cart with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs.

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.