Van Driver

Gordon Restaurant Market LLC

Location: 1959 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14207-1901

Hiring Immediately!

Weekly Pay

• Store Hours - Monday through Saturday 7AM-8PM; Sunday 9AM-6PM
• Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter.
• Advancement - High internal promotion rate and development programs available!

Gordon Food Service prides ourselves on the competitive wages and benefits offered:

• Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan
• Employee Assistance Programs
• ComPsych 24/7 Mental Health Support
• Employee Discounts - 10% off your purchases
• Beneplace Discount Program

Eligible employees can also take advantage of:

• Affordable Health Insurance
• Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• PTO and Flex time
• Bright Horizons Child and Elder Care
• Company Note Savings Program
• 12 Week - 100% Paid Maternity Leave
• Free Health Management Resources and Programs

As a Van Delivery Driver you will be responsible for courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of products with a variable daily route. This role will operate the van in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail and safe work habits. Additional assistance with store operations before or after completion of route.


What does a day to day look like?

Delivery:

• Accurately locates and picks orders in-store for Wholesale customers
• Builds and maintains good customer relationships.
• Keep our customer happy with accurate, timely, deliveries of GFS products.
• Performs daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicle and equipment.

In Store:

• Ensure accurate and efficient processing of customer purchases through the point of sale. Ensure security of assets including cash, checks, and merchandise by following policies and procedures.
• Accurately receive and merchandise products, ensuring proper rotation and product quality, end cap and planogram execution, top stock, freezer, cooler and backroom organization.

If this sounds like you, make sure you also meet these requirements:

• At least 1 year previous delivery driving experience and one year in customer service or related field preferred.
• Unrestricted Standard Operators License required.
• Must have a clean driving record (no drug or alcohol offenses in the last 5 years).
• You must be a minimum of 18 years old ( required ).
• Successfully pass our pre-employment checks , including a drug screen, criminal background check and motor vehicle report (MVR).
• Must be able to use a two-wheel cart with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs.

Gordon Food Service Store, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets you balance your life and foster development for future growth.

Our 185+ stores are the primary supplier for many small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers and so much more!


Come help us champion a "Customer is King" environment and see why we set the bar for customer satisfaction in the retail industry!

Position Summary:

Provides courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of products with a variable daily route. Operates a van in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail and safe work habits. May assist with store operations before or after completion of route.

Essential Functions:

Delivery:

• Accurately locates and picks customer orders in-store.
• Provides superior customer service to all customers through safe, timely, and efficient deliveries of products.
• Builds and maintains good customer relationships.
• Accurately collects customer payment. Safeguards company funds and follows banking policies.
• Collaborates with store and sales management to communicate and resolve customer concerns.
• Completes check-ins in a timely manner.
• Performs daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicle and equipment.
• Manages paperwork in order to complete customer pick-ups or credits.
• Performs equipment checks and reports mechanical issues and damages. Maintains cleanliness and ensures completion of routine maintenance of delivery vehicles.

In Store:

• Ensure accurate and efficient processing of customer purchases through the point of sale. Ensure security of assets including cash, checks, and merchandise by following policies and procedures.
• Accurately receive and merchandise products, ensuring proper rotation and product quality, end cap and planogram execution, top stock, freezer, cooler and backroom organization.
• Adheres to the mission and cornerstone values and applicable practices of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• 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.
• Goal oriented with a positive "can do" attitude.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in the English language.
• Ability to adhere to all safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this job including lifting, pulling, and pushing products
• Basic knowledge of a computer, including Google applications.

Equipment / Tools / Technology:

• Delivery van.
• On-board computer and handheld scanner.
• Two-wheel cart with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.
• Uses dollies and other safety equipment to aid in the lifting and carrying of products.
• Point of sale
• Cart

Educational & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 0-2 years full-time related work experience
• At least 1 year previous delivery driving experience and one year in customer service or related field.
• Valid Unrestricted Driver's License required
• No drug or alcohol offenses in the last 3 years

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.