CDL A Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service • Ottawa, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Food Service is hiring a CDL A Delivery Driver in Ottawa, Illinois. The driver works vacation relief for daily sales service drivers, chain delivery drivers, and transit positions. The role involves delivering 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. The position offers daily base pay plus component pay for miles driven, stops made, and cases delivered. Drivers average $75,000–$85,000 per year. Newly licensed drivers are encouraged to apply.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with start times between 3:00 and 5:00 a.m.; drivers work until the route is finished. The company offers benefits beginning on the first day of employment, weekly pay, wellness reimbursement, and profit sharing and a 401(k) with company match.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a Class A CDL at the time of 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, and benefits or update information; complete paperwork; and follow verbal instructions.
• Successfully pass a drug test 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.
• Provide vacation relief for daily sales service drivers, chain delivery drivers, and transit positions.
• Unload cases weighing up to 100 pounds using a ramp and two-wheeler.
• Operate a two-wheel cart with loads of up to 350 pounds.

Benefits

• Affordable benefits plans starting on the first day of employment
• Weekly pay
• Wellness reimbursement
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match

What This Job Offers

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