CDL A Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service•Ottawa, IL

14h

About The Position

Gordon Food Service is hiring a CDL A Delivery Driver in Ottawa, Illinois. The driver delivers food products to customers including restaurants, schools, hospitals, and universities while building customer relationships. This position provides vacation relief for daily sales service drivers, chain delivery drivers, and transit positions. Drivers unload cases weighing up to 100 pounds and use a ramp and two-wheeler during their shifts. Newly licensed drivers are encouraged to apply. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a start time between 3 and 5 a.m. Drivers work until their route is finished. Average annual pay is $75,000–$85,000, with daily base pay plus component pay for each mile driven, stop made, and case delivered.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a Class A CDL license at hire.
Be able to operate a two-wheel cart with loads of up to 350 pounds.
Be able to lift up to 100 pounds throughout the shift.
Be able to read, write, and communicate in English to read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, company website information related to benefits and updates, complete paperwork, and follow verbal instructions.
Successfully pass a drug test, including assessment of marijuana use, and a background check.
Have a clean driving record meeting DOT and Gordon Food Service standards.
Be registered through the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide electronic consent.

Nice To Haves

Newly licensed drivers are encouraged to apply.
Veterans and active military members are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Deliver food products to customers, including restaurants, schools, hospitals, and universities.
Build relationships with customers.
Provide vacation relief for daily sales service drivers, chain delivery drivers, and transit positions.
Unload cases weighing up to 100 pounds.
Use a ramp and two-wheeler during the shift.