Gordon Food Service CDL-A Route Delivery Driver

Role Based in Decatur

Primary Details

• Compensation: $86.2k-$109.2k/Year (approx. $1.9k/Week)
• Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
• Company: Gordon Food Service
• Worksite: Decatur, AL
• Role in Decatur: CDL-A Route Delivery Driver
• Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
• This role centers on your professional skills within the Foodservice Logistics space in Decatur.
• This Decatur-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Gordon Food Service team in Decatur, AL is growing.
• Benefit from working in Decatur, a key hub for the Foodservice Logistics industry.

About Gordon Food Service

Since 1897, Gordon Food Service (GFS) has delivered uncompromising quality and heartfelt service to our customers. We are the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America. We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of our customers. At GFS, you are not just a driver; you are a vital part of a family-oriented team that values integrity, hard work, and professional growth.

A Timeline of Your Daily Operations

• Early Morning Dispatch: Arrive at the distribution center. Review your daily route manifest, conduct a thorough DOT safety inspection of your modern refrigerated tractor-trailer, and ensure your cargo is perfectly secured.
• On-Route Navigation: Safely navigate through urban and regional traffic, executing precise maneuvers to access restaurant alleyways, hospital receiving docks, and school cafeterias.
• Active Physical Delivery: Utilize a commercial two-wheel hand truck and a metal ramp to manually unload heavy cases of food, moving efficiently from the trailer directly into the customer's kitchen, cooler, or freezer.
• Customer Engagement: Act as the trusted face of GFS. You will review invoices with the chef or kitchen manager, ensuring order accuracy and representing our commitment to quality service.
• Return & Wrap Up: Return safely to the depot, complete your electronic logging device (ELD) paperwork, and head home to rest for the evening.

The GFS Advantage

This is a highly physical, demanding role that commands top-tier compensation. GFS drivers enjoy highly predictable schedules that ensure you sleep in your own bed every night. We offer comprehensive health and wellness benefits, profit-sharing opportunities, robust retirement plans, and a supportive culture that prioritizes your safety and career longevity.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age. A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a pristine motor vehicle record is required. You must possess the extreme physical strength and coordination to team-lift and maneuver items weighing up to 100 pounds utilizing hand trucks safely down metal ramps.