Part Time Van Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance Programs

ComPsych 24/7 Mental Health Support

Employee Discounts - 10% off purchases

Affordable Health Insurance

Prescription, Dental and Vision

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in Peoria, IL is seeking a Van Delivery Driver to perform on-time deliveries with attention to detail and safety. The role includes assisting with store operations before or after routes and building strong customer relationships at wholesale sites.

The position requires at least 1 year of delivery driving experience and customer service, plus an unrestricted license and a clean driving record. Ability to lift up to 70 lbs is needed.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs and handle a load weighing up to 350 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Delivery: accurately locates and picks orders in-store for Wholesale customers; build and maintain good relationships with customers; ensure timely deliveries.
• In Store: process customer purchases through POS; secure assets; rotate and merchandise products; maintain backroom organization.
• Perform daily pre/post trip vehicle inspections and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Delivery experience

Customer service

Valid driver's license

Safe driving

Job description

Company Details

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

Now Hiring! Pay: $18/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

Job Role: 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.

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.

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.

Company Culture

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

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.

About The Company

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.