Gordon Food Service CDL-A Route Delivery Driver

Local Job Overview: Sarasota

Fast Facts

• Location: Sarasota, FL
• Employer: Gordon Food Service (Hiring in Sarasota)
• Position: CDL-A Route Delivery Driver (Based in Sarasota)
• This Sarasota-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Gordon Food Service team in Sarasota, FL is growing.
• Benefit from working in Sarasota, a key hub for the Foodservice Logistics industry.

What You Get

• Salary: $82.5k-$104.5k/Year (approx. $44/Hour)
• Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
• Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.

Day-to-Day

• Core objectives involve your professional skills in Foodservice Logistics.

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.