CDL A Driver

About the role

As a CDL A Delivery Driver with Gordon Food Service, you will build relationships with customers while delivering food products essential to restaurants, schools, hospitals, universities, and more. The position offers day shifts and local routes so you’ll be home every day. You’ll unload cases up to 100 lbs using a ramp and two‑wheeler, and you’ll work for a company that values and respects you. Newly licensed drivers are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain customer relationships
• Deliver food products to restaurants, schools, hospitals, universities, and other accounts
• Unload cases weighing up to 100 lbs
• Operate a ramp and two‑wheeler throughout the shift
• Work day shifts on local routes, ensuring you are home each day

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• Possess a Class A CDL License at hire
• Ability to operate a two‑wheel cart with loads up to 350 pounds
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs throughout the shift
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English (to read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, benefit information, complete paperwork, and follow verbal instructions)
• Successfully pass a pre‑employment drug test (including marijuana) and background check
• Maintain a clean driving record as required by DOT and Gordon Food Service standards
• Be registered through the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide electronic consent (effective January 6, 2020)
• If you currently work for a Gordon Food Service customer, provide a letter of support from your management if selected for the interview process

Benefits

• Affordable benefits plans start day one
• Weekly pay
• Wellness reimbursement
• Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
• Emergency child and elder care assistance
• 95% of leadership hired from within GFS – opportunity to grow your career
• Stability – guaranteed route and paid weekly

Pay

• Drivers average $70,000–$100,000 per year
• Guaranteed minimum of $1,100 per week
• Daily base pay plus component pay
• Paid for every mile driven, stop made, and case delivered

Schedule

Monday – Friday. Start time between 3 AM and 5 AM; work continues until the route is finished.