Delivery Driver - East Aurora School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group•Aurora, IL

1h•Onsite

About The Position

The Delivery Driver transports food and supplies between schools in the district using a company vehicle, supporting the school nutrition program and ensuring deliveries arrive accurately and on schedule. The position is full-time and non-exempt, with hours aligned to the school district’s food service delivery schedule. The posting describes a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends, while also noting that occasional extended hours or weekend work may be required. The driver loads and unloads products, ensures proper storage and delivery, performs vehicle inspections, maintains accurate vehicle and delivery records, and keeps the vehicle clean and in good working condition. The role requires safe driving, compliance with applicable laws and district and company policies, and professional communication with school and office staff. Work is primarily in and around a company vehicle, with regular visits to school loading docks, storerooms, and freezer areas. The position involves sitting while driving and standing and walking during loading, unloading, and deliveries; frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds; exposure to varying and extreme temperatures; and moderate to loud noise levels.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of professional driving experience.
Clean, valid, and unblemished driver’s license, maintained at all times.
English speaking, reading, and writing ability sufficient to understand route instructions, complete logs and reports, and communicate with school and office staff.
Ability to adhere to motor vehicle laws and regulations and follow company policies and procedures.
Dependability, punctuality, attention to detail, and a professional manner.
Ability to sit while driving and stand and walk during loading, unloading, and deliveries.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must complete required Whitsons and government-mandated training.

Nice To Haves

Food service or delivery driving experience.
ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a company vehicle to deliver food and supplies between schools in the district.
Load and unload products carefully and ensure proper storage and delivery.
Perform daily vehicle inspections and maintain accurate logs, odometer records, reports, and delivery receipts.
Keep the delivery vehicle clean and in good working condition.
Communicate with the central office as needed to support timely and accurate deliveries.
Follow local motor vehicle laws, school district delivery policies, Whitsons fleet protocols, and company policies and procedures.
Complete assigned deliveries accurately and on schedule, follow assigned routes, and meet reporting and documentation requirements.
Represent Whitsons professionally at school locations and follow district-specific delivery protocols.