CDL A/B Local Delivery Truck Driver

FreshPoint Chicago is a renowned food distribution company specializing in delivering fresh food and restaurant supplies to businesses throughout the Chicago area. Part of a larger network that serves restaurants, healthcare facilities, education institutions, and retail stores, FreshPoint Chicago prides itself on reliability, timely delivery, and maintaining the highest standards of product freshness. With a well-established reputation for exceptional customer service and an extensive range of quality food products, FreshPoint Chicago is committed to supporting the local food service industry by ensuring that every delivery enhances the recipient's operations and customer experience.

As a Delivery Partner with FreshPoint Chicago, you will play a crucial role in the daily operation of the company, ensuring that food and restaurant products reach their destination efficiently and safely. This is a full-time employment opportunity with potential for overtime availability, designed for individuals who are motivated, responsible, and customer-oriented. The position offers competitive compensation, reflecting the importance of delivering freshness every day to a diverse clientele across Chicago. The Delivery Partner position demands more than just transport skills; it requires careful vehicle maintenance, precise record-keeping, adept handling of heavy products, and the ability to offer excellent customer service at all times.

The role focuses on driving a company vehicle to deliver various food and restaurant-related items, performing thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and functionality. Delivery Partners will be expected to operate vehicles according to all traffic regulations, utilize equipment such as two-wheeled dollies to efficiently unload products, and ensure all received products are handled with care to maintain quality and freshness. Communication skills are vital as the role involves direct interaction with customers where professionalism and a service-oriented attitude are essential.

FreshPoint Chicago also emphasizes safety; any mechanical issues must be reported immediately, and the physical demands of the job require handling freight that can weigh up to 100 pounds. This job involves working in varying environmental conditions, both indoors and outdoors, including exposure to temperature-controlled areas such as coolers and freezers. The position requires physical stamina, including walking, bending, lifting, and prolonged periods of driving.

The ideal candidate will be a minimum of 21 years old, possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License, and maintain a clean driving record compliant with company insurability standards. Applicants should be comfortable with reading, writing, and communicating in English. Preferred qualifications include previous customer delivery experience, some familiarity with hand carts or hand trucks, food and beverage industry experience, and a consistent work history. FreshPoint Chicago values flexibility in scheduling, as weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be necessary to meet business needs.

Joining FreshPoint Chicago as a Delivery Partner means becoming part of a team that values dedication, integrity, and hard work. It offers a stable career path with opportunities for growth and development within the company. The position suits individuals who enjoy active work, interaction with customers, and who take pride in being a dependable part of the supply chain that keeps Chicago’s food industry thriving.