Local delivery driver
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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. Theres a seat at our table for you...
Home Daily
Local Route Drivers Average $70000-$90000 Annually!
Hours: 3 AM to 5 AM start time - Finish
Benefitsafter30 days!
Position Summary:
Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) customers through courteous on-time and accurate deliveries of GFS products. Serves as liaison between GFS management and customers. Communicates all customer issues and concerns. Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail safe work habits working knowledge of Tractor-Trailer refrigerated van and the ability to deal effectively with customers and the public.
Youre home daily - heres what youd be doing each day:
Enjoy an established route building great customer experiences
Deliver groceries to each customer site - likely 12-14 drops per day
Get a workout with loads of up to 350 lbs on a two-wheeler
Connect with the customer to be sure their needs are met
Use state of the industry tools to track your deliveries and issues
Ensures safe accurate timely and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
Build and maintain good customer relationships. Demonstrates self-control.
Accurately collects customer payments. Safeguards company funds and follows GFS banking policies.
Performs all Sales Service functions by the 90th day of employment.
Perform proper equipment maintenance monitor reefer temperature and reports mechanical issues and damages in timely manner.
Complete daily check-ins in a timely manner with no errors.
Collaborates with management and sales representatives to communicate customer concerns.
Perform daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicles and equipment. Completes check in process accurately and on time. Manage paperwork to include register credits pick-ups etc
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with other GFS employees.
Maintains peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas. Attending department meetings
Performs other duties as assigned.
Well teach you a lot but we do have a few minimum requirements:
At least 21 years of age
Ready for technology - handheld scanners basic computer operations
Successfully passing a drug test that will assess drug usage (including marijuana) and a background check
CDL Class A required
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. If you have not registered through the Clearinghouse click here to register
High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)
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 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Gordon Food Service is a prominent family-owned food distributor in Grand Rapids, MI, serving restaurants, healthcare, and schools.
