CDL A Chain Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service•Imperial, PA

21d•$70,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Food Service is hiring a Regional CDL A Delivery Driver to deliver food products to regional chain restaurant customers. The driver represents GFS through courteous, accurate, and timely deliveries and serves as a liaison between customers and GFS management by communicating customer concerns. Routes include one- and two-day trips, with one or two hotel overnights required each week; the schedule is a four-day work week, Monday through Friday, with varying start times. Drivers are home most nights. Hotel costs for required overnights are paid by GFS. Pay averages $70,000–$100,000 per year, with a guaranteed minimum of $1,250 per week and daily base pay plus compensation for miles driven, stops made, and cases delivered. The position requires operating a tractor-trailer and refrigerated van safely, completing vehicle and equipment inspections and check-ins, monitoring reefer temperatures, maintaining equipment, and handling delivery paperwork and customer payments. The driver must unload and move products using a two-wheeled hand truck and other safety equipment, including handling individual cases weighing up to 100 pounds and operating a cart with loads up to 350 pounds. Drivers must pass the required physical ability test for the area hired. Newly licensed drivers are encouraged to apply; a full Class A CDL is required at hire or within 90 days, subject to the stated permit and DOT conditions. GFS offers benefits beginning on the first day, weekly pay, wellness reimbursement, profit sharing, a 401(k) with company match, and emergency child and elder care. GFS describes a career path with 95% of its leadership hired from within. The company is tobacco-free at all locations and conducts pre-employment drug testing.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a Class A CDL at hire or obtain it within 90 days of starting; a temporary CDL permit may meet the minimum at hire if the applicant meets DOT requirements and obtains a full CDL A by the 90th day.
Have one year of previous driving experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Be able to read, write, understand, and communicate in English, including reading labels, pick lists, scanner information, signage, and paperwork and following verbal instructions.
Pass a drug test, including assessment for marijuana use, and a background check.
Have a clean driving record meeting DOT and Gordon Food Service standards.
Be registered with the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide electronic consent.
Be able to operate a two-wheeled hand truck/cart carrying loads up to 350 pounds and lift, push, and pull products; cases may weigh up to 100 pounds.
Pass the required physical ability test for the area hired.
Be punctual and demonstrate problem-solving, attention to detail, effective verbal and written communication, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Follow safety and compliance regulations and procedures and maintain a professional appearance wearing the GFS uniform.
Operate a tractor-trailer and refrigerated van safely.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
Build and maintain good customer relationships and represent GFS professionally.
Communicate customer issues and concerns to management and sales representatives.
Accurately collect customer payments, safeguard company funds, and follow GFS banking policies.
Perform all Sales Service functions by the 90th day of employment.
Maintain equipment, monitor refrigerated trailer temperatures, and promptly report mechanical issues and damage.
Complete daily check-ins accurately, on time, and without errors.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment.
Complete delivery paperwork, including registers, credits, and pick-ups.
Develop and maintain productive relationships with GFS employees and peers; share field issues and ideas and attend department meetings.
Operate GFS vehicles and equipment safely and professionally.
Perform other duties as assigned.