Van Driver-1

Gordon Food Service; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Halperns Steak & Seafood in Ft. Lauderdale is seeking a Van Driver (Non-CDL) to ensure accurate, on-time deliveries and professional customer service. You will operate a van or small truck, follow DOT policies, and maintain equipment and vehicle cleanliness.

The role offers an early shift with pay starting at $43,300 per year. You will build relationships with customers, handle daily paperwork, and perform pre/post trip inspections while working with a team and independently as required.

Qualifications

• Must meet safety/compliance regulations and procedures.
• Professional appearance required in Halperns’ uniform.
• Punctual and detail-oriented with strong problem solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• English language Proficiency required.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull product as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products safely, accurately, and on time.
• Follow DOT policies and company procedures.
• Build and maintain good customer relationships.
• Communicate customer concerns to management.
• Perform daily pre/post trip vehicle inspections.
• Complete paperwork, register, credits, pickups, etc.

Skills

Safety compliance

Professional appearance

Punctuality

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team player

English proficiency

Lifting ability

Tools

Van/CMV operation

Dolly handling

Job description

Van Driver (Non-CDL) – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Welcome to Halperns Steak & Seafood! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's 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…

Pay: Starting at $43,300/yr.

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Saturday), 5:00am - 2:00pm

Position Summary

Presents a positive image to Halperns’ Steak and Seafood customers through courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of Halperns’ products. Communicates customer issues and concerns. Operates Halperns’ equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail, safe work habits, working knowledge of equipment and the ability to deal effectively with customers and the public.

Essential Functions

• Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient delivery of Halperns’ products.
• Follows all company and Department of Transportation (DOT) policies and procedures.
• Builds and maintains good customer relationships.
• Demonstrates self-control.
• Accurately collects customer payments.
• Safeguards company funds and follows Halperns’ banking policies.
• Monitors reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in a timely manner.
• Completes daily check-ins in a timely manner with no errors.
• Collaborates with management and sales representatives to communicate customer concerns.
• Performs daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicles and equipment.
• Completes check in process accurately and on time.
• Manages paperwork to include register, credits, pick-ups, etc.
• Maintains the truck cab and trailer in a clean and organized manner.
• Attends 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 Halperns’ 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.

Equipment / Tools / Technology

• Ability to operate a van, straight truck and/or tractor-trailer CMV as appropriate.
• Must be able to operate a dolly with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.
• Uses dollies and other safety equipment to aid in the lifting and carrying of products.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Halperns' Steak & Seafood 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 Halperns' Steak & Seafood 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 Halperns' Steak & Seafood. 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.

Halperns’ currently operates seven production and distribution facilities, which are located in Atlanta, Baltimore, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Dallas, Walton (KY), and Kalamazoo (MI). With a strong and established presence in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic areas of the United States, the company serves a variety of independent and national chain customers across much of the East Coast and beyond, and currently employs over 1,000 people.