Full Time Van Delivery Driver

gfs; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance

Mental Health Support

Employee Discounts

Beneplace Discount Program

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO & Flex Time

Maternity Leave

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Gordon Food Service Store LLC in Peoria, IL is hiring a Van Delivery Driver. You will deliver products on a variable daily route, maintain customer relationships, and ensure on-time, accurate deliveries.

The role also includes basic store operations support and POS processing, with a focus on safe driving practices. Qualifications include 1 year of delivery driving experience, 18+ years old, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of delivery driving experience; 1 year in customer service or related field preferred.
• Unrestricted Standard Operators License required.
• Clean driving record (no drug or alcohol offenses in the last 5 years).
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products on a courteous, on-time, and accurate basis with a variable daily route.
• Build and maintain good customer relationships; ensure customer satisfaction with timely deliveries.
• Perform daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicle and equipment.
• Assist with store operations before/after route; process customer purchases at POS; ensure security of assets.

Skills

Delivery driving

Customer service

Valid driver’s license

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!

Benefits

• 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!

Job Responsibilities

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.

Day to Day

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.

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 7 0 lbs.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Company Values

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

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.