Part Time Van Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance Programs

ComPsych 24/7 Mental Health Support

Employee Discounts

Affordable Health Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

12 Week – 100% Paid Maternity Leave

Free Health Management Resources and Programs

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is hiring a Van Delivery Driver in Merrillville, IN. The role involves responsible and accurate deliveries of products along a variable daily route while maintaining strong customer relationships. Key requirements include at least one year of delivery driving experience, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift heavy loads. The position offers various benefits including profit sharing, health insurance, and discounts on purchases. Join a commitment-driven company that values its workforce and customers.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year previous delivery driving experience preferred.
• Must have a clean driving record with no drug or alcohol offenses in the last 5 years.
• Must be able to use a two-wheel cart with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Accurately locates and picks orders in-store for wholesale customers.
• Builds and maintains good customer relationships.
• Performs daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicle and equipment.

Skills

Delivery driving experience

Customer service

Good driving record

Ability to lift up to 70 lbs

Job description

Location: 1601 W 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN, 46410

Van Delivery Driver

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 duties

Delivery

• Accurately locates and picks orders in-store for wholesale customers
• Builds and maintains good customer relationships
• Keep our customers 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 70 lbs

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
• 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 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.