About Blue Shield Charles Austin Food
Blue Shield a division of Charles Austin Food is a leading distributor of fresh and frozen meat poultry dry goods and specialty food products across the Chicago region. We proudly support supermarkets restaurants foodservice partners and distribution centers with safe fast and reliable deliveries.
Job OverviewBlue Shield is seeking a dependable Class B/C Driver to join our logistics team. This role is responsible for the safe accurate and timely transportation of products throughout the Chicago area while also providing operational support within the warehouse when needed. The ideal candidate is reliable safety-focused and comfortable working across multiple functional areas including staging picking loading and cold/freezer environments.
Flexible Delivery Operations
Safely operate Class B and C vehicles for daily routes and pickups.
Deliver fresh frozen and dry products including internal transfers.
Adapt to changing routes coverage needs and last-minute assignments.
Conduct and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Provide professional courteous service at all customer locations.
Maintain cleanliness and compliance of assigned vehicles per DOT standards.
Order Fulfillment Warehouse & Loading Support
Assist with picking staging and preparing orders before and after delivery.
Load and unload product safely (boxed palletized and mixed loads).
Work in refrigerated and freezer environments as required.
Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely (OSHA certification preferred).
Verify paperwork product counts and routing accuracy; report discrepancies immediately.
Support inventory movement returns and general warehouse organization.
Cross-Functional Operational Support
Provide backup support to logistics warehouse and production teams.
Communicate delays route issues and customer feedback promptly.
Assist with loading priorities during peak periods.
Support other departments when not on active delivery routes.
Safety Compliance & Documentation
Follow all DOT OSHA food safety and internal safety protocols.
Maintain accurate logs delivery records inspection forms and required documentation.
Participate in ongoing training (forklift PPE equipment and safety practices).
Key Requirements
Valid Class B or Class C CDL (required)
OSHA forklift certification (preferred)
Ability to safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks
Comfortable working in cold/refrigerated/freezer environments
Ability to lift and move product as part of delivery and warehouse duties
Strong communication skills and reliability
Ability to learn routes systems and procedures quickly
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Schedule & Hours
Work Hours: 7:00 AM 4:30 PM
Weekly Hours: 4048 hours
Work Days: MondaySaturday
Regular Day Off: Wednesday
Rotation: Wednesday/Saturday rotation may occur based on staffing; if unavailable Saturdays are required.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Blue Shield Charles Austin FoodBlue Shield a division of Charles Austin Food is a leading distributor of fresh and frozen meat poultry dry goods and specialty food products across the Chicago region. We proudly support supermarkets restaurants foodservice partners and distribution centers wit...
About Blue Shield Charles Austin Food
Blue Shield a division of Charles Austin Food is a leading distributor of fresh and frozen meat poultry dry goods and specialty food products across the Chicago region. We proudly support supermarkets restaurants foodservice partners and distribution centers with safe fast and reliable deliveries.
Job OverviewBlue Shield is seeking a dependable Class B/C Driver to join our logistics team. This role is responsible for the safe accurate and timely transportation of products throughout the Chicago area while also providing operational support within the warehouse when needed. The ideal candidate is reliable safety-focused and comfortable working across multiple functional areas including staging picking loading and cold/freezer environments.
Flexible Delivery Operations
Safely operate Class B and C vehicles for daily routes and pickups.
Deliver fresh frozen and dry products including internal transfers.
Adapt to changing routes coverage needs and last-minute assignments.
Conduct and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Provide professional courteous service at all customer locations.
Maintain cleanliness and compliance of assigned vehicles per DOT standards.
Order Fulfillment Warehouse & Loading Support
Assist with picking staging and preparing orders before and after delivery.
Load and unload product safely (boxed palletized and mixed loads).
Work in refrigerated and freezer environments as required.
Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely (OSHA certification preferred).
Verify paperwork product counts and routing accuracy; report discrepancies immediately.
Support inventory movement returns and general warehouse organization.
Cross-Functional Operational Support
Provide backup support to logistics warehouse and production teams.
Communicate delays route issues and customer feedback promptly.
Assist with loading priorities during peak periods.
Support other departments when not on active delivery routes.
Safety Compliance & Documentation
Follow all DOT OSHA food safety and internal safety protocols.
Maintain accurate logs delivery records inspection forms and required documentation.
Participate in ongoing training (forklift PPE equipment and safety practices).
Key Requirements
Valid Class B or Class C CDL (required)
OSHA forklift certification (preferred)
Ability to safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks
Comfortable working in cold/refrigerated/freezer environments
Ability to lift and move product as part of delivery and warehouse duties
Strong communication skills and reliability
Ability to learn routes systems and procedures quickly
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Schedule & Hours
Work Hours: 7:00 AM 4:30 PM
Weekly Hours: 4048 hours
Work Days: MondaySaturday
Regular Day Off: Wednesday
Rotation: Wednesday/Saturday rotation may occur based on staffing; if unavailable Saturdays are required.
Required Experience:
Manager
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