Part Time Box Truck Driver

Gordon Food Service; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

PTO & flex time

Maternity leave

Mental health support

Job summary

Gordon Food Service Store LLC in Davenport, IA, is seeking a delivery driver to ensure safe, accurate, and timely deliveries of GFS products to customers. You will serve as liaison between management and customers, communicate issues, and operate company vehicles with attention to safety and detail.

Required are a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license, with prior driving and customer service experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus one year driving experience and one year of customer service or related field.
• Must have or be able to obtain a DOT Physical.
• Valid Unrestricted Driver’s License required.
• No drug or alcohol offenses in the last 3 years.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
• Build and maintain good customer relationships.
• Accurately collects customer payments; safeguard funds.
• Perform proper equipment maintenance and report issues.
• Complete daily check-ins with accuracy and timeliness.
• Communicate customer concerns with management and sales.

Skills

Delivery & Customer Service

Communication

Safety & Compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

On-board computer

Handheld scanner

POS system

Job description

Gordon Food Service Store LLC

Location: 340 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA, 52803

Now Hiring!

Weekly Pay!

• 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!

Position Summary

Presents a positive image to Gordon Restaurant Market 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 box truck or refrigerated van and the ability to deal effectively with customers and the public.

Essential Functions

• 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 a 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.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to adhere to all safety/compliance regulations and procedures.
• Must maintain a professional appearance wearing the GFS uniform.
• This position requires punctuality, problem solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and also function in a team environment.
• Must be goal oriented with a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this job including lifting, pushing, pulling of product.
• Ability to operate a delivery van and box truck
• Ability to operate on-board computer and handheld scanner.
• Must be able to operate a two-wheeled hand truck with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.
• Some basic knowledge of computer operations.

Equipment / Tools / Technology

• Delivery box truck
• On-board computer and handheld scanner
• Two-wheel cart with a load weighing up to 350 pounds
• Uses dollies and other safety equipment to aid in the lifting and carrying of products
• Point of sale
• Cart

Education & Minimum Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus one year previous driving experience and one year experience in customer service or related field
• Must have or be able to obtain a DOT Physical
• Valid Unrestricted Driver’s License required
• No drug or alcohol offenses in the last 3 years
• Must be at least 21 years of age

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.