US Driver, Transit

Essential Functions:

•  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 90th 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. 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• This position 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.  

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language.  

• 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, pulling of product.

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

• Ability to operate on-board computer and handheld scanner.

• Ability to operate a delivery van and tractor-trailer/trailer CMV

• Must be able to operate a two-wheeler with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.

• Uses dollies and other safety equipment to aid in the lifting and carrying of products.

• Some basic knowledge of computer operations.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. 

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.