Sales Service Driver

Gordon Food Service; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Wellness reimbursement

Profit sharing

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in Lexington, KY is hiring a CDL A Delivery Driver to serve local customers with daily home time. You will deliver food products to restaurants, schools, and hospitals, unload up to 100 lbs, and navigate with a two-wheeler on a ramp. Start times early morning; route-based days.

We value safety and reliability; new CDL holders are encouraged to apply. Benefits and weekly pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL license required at hire.
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs and unload cases up to 350 lbs using ramp and two-wheeler.
• Must read, write and communicate in English; must pass a drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food products to restaurants, schools, hospitals, and other customers.
• Unload cases up to 100 lbs and use ramp/two-wheeler on route.
• Build relationships with customers while delivering to local routes and home daily.

Skills

CDL A License

Two-wheel cart operation

Heavy lifting 100 lbs

English literacy

DOT drug test compliance

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... CDL A Delivery Driver Location: 613 Bizzell Dr. Ste C, Lexington, KY

Do you have a passion for driving? Are you looking for more home time? Picture yourself as a delivery driver with Gordon Food Service! In this position, you will be building relationships with customers while delivering food products essential to restaurants, schools, hospitals, universities, and more. Day shifts and local routes mean you’ll be home every day. You’ll be required to unload cases up to 100 lbs, and you’ll be using a ramp and two-wheeler throughout your shift. Feel safe and secure at a company that values and respects you. Newly licensed drivers are encouraged to apply!

Check out what some of our drivers have to say about working with Gordon Food Service.

Schedule: Monday - Friday. Start time 3AM-5AM until the route is finished Pay: Drivers average $70,000K - $90,000K /year Guaranteed minimum of $1100 /week Daily base pay, plus component pay Paid for every mile driven, stop made, and case delivered Total Rewards at GFS Affordable benefits plans start day one! Weekly pay Wellness reimbursement Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here Stability - you’re guaranteed a route and paid weekly

Does this look like you? At least 21 years of age Class A CDL License at hire Ability to operate a two-wheel cart with loads of up to 350 pounds Ability to lift up to 100 lbs throughout the shift Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English (to read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, company website information related to benefits, updates, complete paperwork, and follow verbal instructions) Successfully pass a drug test that will assess drug usage (including marijuana) and a background check 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.

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply. 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 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.