CDL A Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service • West Hartford, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Food Service is hiring a CDL A Delivery Driver for local routes based in West Hartford, Connecticut. Drivers deliver food products to restaurants, schools, hospitals, universities, and other customers while building customer relationships. The position offers day shifts and local routes, with drivers returning home every day. Drivers unload cases weighing up to 100 pounds and use a ramp and two-wheeler during their shift.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 5:00 a.m. and continuing until the route is finished. Drivers receive daily base pay plus component pay for miles driven, stops made, and cases delivered. Newly licensed drivers are encouraged to apply. Gordon Food Service describes its workplace as a culture that values and respects employees, and reports 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, company website information related to benefits and updates, complete paperwork, and follow verbal instructions.
• Successfully pass a drug test, including screening for marijuana, and a background check.
• Have a clean driving record meeting 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.
• Unload cases weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Use a ramp and two-wheeler during the shift.
• Operate a two-wheel cart with loads of up to 350 pounds.
• Complete local delivery routes Monday through Friday until the route is finished.

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 each mile driven, stop made, and case delivered.

What This Job Offers

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