Driver, Transit

Gordon Food Service•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... CDL A Transit Driver - Doubles Endorsement Required Location : ______ No Auto Restriction; must be able to operate a 10 speed transmission. Do you have a passion for driving? Are you looking for more home time? Picture yourself as a transit driver with Gordon Food Service! In this position, you will be transporting loaded and empty trailers, singles or doubles, from GFS Distribution Centers or from point-to-point via night transit . Night shifts mean you’ll be home every day , and there's not touch freight required . Feel safe and secure at a company that values and respects you. Newly licensed drivers are encouraged to apply! Schedule : Pay : Component Pay: Pay per day and per trip Total Rewards at GFS Affordable benefits plans start day one ! Weekly pay Wellness reimbursement Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match Emergency child and elder care 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here! Does this look like you? At least 21 years of age Class A CDL License at hire Minimum of 2 years driving experience with your class A Doubles (T) endorsement required Must be able to push and pull up to 50lbs (connecting trailers) Must be able to read, write and communicate in English (to read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, company website information related to benefits, updates, complete paperwork and follow verbal instructions) Successfully pass a drug test that will assess drug usage (including marijuana) and a background check Clean driving record; as required by DOT and Gordon Food Service standards You must be registered through the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide electronic consent in order to be considered for employment with us effective January 6th, 2020. Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply Position Summary: Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) while transporting loaded and empty trailers from GFS Distribution Centers or from point-to-point via night transit in a timely manner. Presents a positive image when delivering to our volume customers. Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail, safe work habits, and working knowledge of refrigerated van.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age
Class A CDL License at hire
Minimum of 2 years driving experience with your class A
Doubles (T) endorsement required
Must be able to push and pull up to 50lbs (connecting trailers)
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English (to read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, company website information related to benefits, updates, complete paperwork and follow verbal instructions)
Successfully pass a drug test that will assess drug usage (including marijuana) and a background check
Clean driving record; as required by DOT and Gordon Food Service standards
You must be registered through the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide electronic consent in order to be considered for employment with us effective January 6th, 2020.
No Auto Restriction; must be able to operate a 10 speed transmission.

Nice To Haves

High School / Equivalent
CDL -A with T (Doubles ) endorsement required at time of hire.
Required-One year previous CDL-A driving experience and one year experience in customer service or related field.

Responsibilities

Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
Transports loaded and empty trailers from GFS Distribution Centers or from point-to-point via night transit in a timely manner.
Collaborates with the Manager, Assistant Transportation Manager and/or dispatcher for work assignments, changes in assignments and on-time delivery performance.
Ability to perform all transit functions by the 90 th day of employment.
Delivers volume customers and presents a positive image in customer service while making deliveries.
Perform proper equipment maintenance, monitor reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in timely manner.
Complete daily check-ins in a timely manner with no errors.
Collaborates with management and sales representatives to communicate customer concerns.
Perform daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicles and equipment.
Completes check in process accurately and on time.
Manage paperwork to include register, credits, pick-ups, etc
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with other GFS employees.
Maintains peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas.
Attending department meetings
Performs other duties as assigned.