CDL A Local Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service•Houston, TX

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Food Service is hiring a local CDL A delivery driver based at 11303 Antoine Dr, Houston, Texas 77066. The driver delivers food products to customers such as restaurants, schools, hospitals, and universities, while building customer relationships. Local routes and day shifts allow drivers to return home every day. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with start times between 3 AM and 5 AM and work continuing until the route is finished. Drivers unload cases weighing up to 100 pounds and use a ramp and two-wheeler during the shift. Drivers average $65,000–$90,000 per year, with a guaranteed minimum of $1,250 for a five-day week. Compensation includes daily base pay and component pay for each mile driven, stop made, and case delivered. Pay is weekly. Gordon Food Service offers affordable benefits starting on day one, wellness reimbursement, and profit sharing and a 401(k) with company match. The company states that 95% of its leadership is hired from within. Applicants must meet the stated age, license, driving experience, physical, language, testing, and driving-record requirements. Applicants must also register with the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide electronic consent. Candidates who work for a Gordon Food Service customer must provide a letter of support from their management if selected for an interview.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must hold a Class A CDL at hire.
Must have 1–2 years of driving experience.
Ability to operate a two-wheel cart with loads of up to 350 pounds.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds 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 and updates, complete paperwork, and follow verbal instructions.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, including testing for marijuana, and a background check.
Must have a clean driving record meeting DOT and Gordon Food Service standards.
Must be registered through the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide electronic consent.
Candidates working for a Gordon Food Service customer must provide a letter of support from their management if selected for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Veterans and active military members are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Deliver food products to restaurants, schools, hospitals, universities, and other customers on local routes.
Build relationships with customers.
Unload cases weighing up to 100 pounds.
Use a ramp and two-wheeler during the shift.
Complete assigned routes; shifts run until the route is finished.