Local delivery driver

Intercity Packers Ltd.; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is hiring Home Daily Local Route Drivers in the United States. You’ll be delivering groceries to customer sites on a daily route, with roughly 12–14 drops per day.

Expect early start times and a focus on safety, accuracy, and customer service. Minimum requirements include CDL Class A, a clean DOT record, drug and background checks, and readiness to use handheld scanners and basic computer operations.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Ready for technology - handheld scanners, basic computer operations.
• Successfully passing a drug test and a background check.
• CDL Class A required.
• Clean driving record; as required by DOT and Gordon Food Service standards.
• You must be registered through the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries to customer sites, typically 12–14 drops per day.
• Operate and manage deliveries with GFS equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate deliveries and collect customer payments where applicable.
• Build and maintain good customer relationships and safety practices.
• Complete daily pre/post trip inspections and report issues promptly.
• Collaborate with management to communicate customer concerns.

Skills

CDL Class A

Drug test

Background check

Tech readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanners

Basic computer operations

Job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

Home Daily Local Route Drivers

Average $70,000-$90,000 Annually! Hours: 3 AM to 5 AM start time - Finish

Position Summary: Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) customers through courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of GFS products. Serves as liaison between GFS management and customers. Communicates all customer issues and concerns. Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail, safe work habits, working knowledge of Tractor-Trailer, refrigerated van and the ability to deal effectively with customers and the public. You’re home daily - here’s what you’d be doing each day:

• Enjoy an established route, building great customer experiences


• Deliver groceries to each customer site - likely 12-14 drops per day


• Get a workout with loads of up to 350 lbs on a two-wheeler


• Connect with the customer to be sure their needs are met


• Use state of the industry tools to track your deliveries and issues


• Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.


• Build and maintain good customer relationships.


• Demonstrates self-control.


• Accurately collects customer payments.


• Safeguards company funds and follows GFS banking policies.


• Performs all Sales Service functions by the 90th day of employment.


• Perform proper equipment maintenance, monitor reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in timely manner.


• Complete daily check-ins in a timely manner with no errors.


• Collaborates with management and sales representatives to communicate customer concerns.


• Perform daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicles and equipment.


• Completes check in process accurately and on time.


• Manage paperwork to include register, credits, pick-ups, etc


• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with other GFS employees.


• Maintains peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas.


• Attending department meetings


• Performs other duties as assigned.

We'll teach you a lot, but we do have a few minimum requirements:

• At least 21 years of age


• Ready for technology - handheld scanners, basic computer operations


• Successfully passing a drug test that will assess drug usage (including marijuana) and a background check


• CDL Class A required


• Clean driving record; as required by DOT and Gordon Food Service standards


• You must be registered through the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide electronic consent in order to be considered for employment with us effective January 6th, 2020.

High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)

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 our 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 and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

For more than 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered uncompromised quality and heartfelt service. From a butter-and-egg delivery service, it has grown into the largest family-operated foodservice business in North America. Today, the company serves customers from restaurants, to healthcare and education, across the U.S. and Canada through its distribution network and more than 180 retail stores.