Driver, Van Delivery

About the role

Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) non-commercial customers through courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of GFS products. Serves as liaison between GFS management and customers, communicating customer issues and concerns. Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner with a working knowledge of refrigerated delivery vans over 10,001 lb GCVW but less than 26,001 lb GCVW. Works on a Sales Service route as a helper as needed when van loads are not available.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
• Builds and maintains good customer relationships.
• Accurately collects customer payments, safeguards company funds, and follows GFS banking policies.
• Performs all Sales Service functions by the 90th day of employment.
• Performs proper equipment maintenance, monitors reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in a timely manner.
• Completes daily check-ins accurately and on time with no errors.
• Collaborates with management and sales representatives to communicate customer concerns.
• Performs daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicles and equipment.
• Completes check-in process accurately and on time.
• Manages paperwork including register, credits, pick-ups, etc.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with other GFS employees.
• Maintains peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas.
• Attends department meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to adhere to all safety/compliance regulations and procedures.
• Ability to deal effectively with customers and the public.
• Must maintain a professional appearance wearing the GFS uniform.
• Requires punctuality, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and also function in a team environment.
• Must be goal-oriented with a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in the English language.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this job including lifting, pushing, and pulling of product.

Notes

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to this partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if selected for the interview process.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.