CDL A Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service • Ottawa, IL

18d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Food Service is hiring a CDL A Delivery Driver in Ottawa, Illinois. The driver provides vacation relief for daily sales service drivers, chain delivery drivers, and transit positions. The role delivers food products to customers such as restaurants, schools, hospitals, and universities while building customer relationships. 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 a.m. and 5 a.m.; drivers work until the route is finished. Drivers average $75,000–$85,000 per year, with daily base pay and additional component pay for every mile driven, stop made, and case delivered. Benefits begin on the first day and include weekly pay, wellness reimbursement, profit sharing, and a 401(k) with company match. Gordon Food Service states that 95% of its leadership is hired from within.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Hold a Class A CDL 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, benefits and company website information, complete paperwork, and follow verbal instructions.
• Successfully pass a drug test, including testing for marijuana, and a background check.
• Have a clean driving record that meets Department of Transportation 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 during deliveries.
• 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.

Benefits

• Affordable benefits plans starting on day one
• Weekly pay
• Wellness reimbursement
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Daily base pay plus component pay for every mile driven, stop made, and case delivered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed