Full Time Van Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service Store LLC is a prominent leader in the foodservice retail industry, operating over 170 locations across the United States and Canada. The company serves a diverse customer base including small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers, and many others. As the retail division of Gordon Food Service, the store maintains a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where the motto "Customer is King" is deeply embedded in its culture. Gordon Food Service Store prides itself on setting the standard for customer satisfaction, offering not only quality products but also outstanding service and community commitment. The store at 200 Park East Blvd, Lafayette, IN is presently seeking motivated individuals for the role of Van Delivery Driver, a position crucial for ensuring efficient and timely delivery of products to wholesale customers while supporting in-store operations.

The role is hourly paid, with wages ranging from $16 to $18 per hour and offers a balanced schedule with store hours from Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM. Employees enjoy several holidays off, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter, which underscores the store’s commitment to work-life balance.

The Van Delivery Driver position entails responsibility for accurate and courteous deliveries on a variable daily route, requiring safe and professional van operation. Beyond delivery duties, the role includes assisting with store operations before and after route completion. Day-to-day duties involve accurately locating and picking orders for wholesale customers, maintaining positive customer relationships to ensure satisfaction, and performing thorough daily inspections of vehicles and equipment to guarantee safety and operational readiness. In the store, drivers also support customer service tasks, including processing purchases through the point of sale, securing assets, and merchandising products with attention to proper rotation, quality, and organization. These responsibilities highlight the importance of attention to detail, safety, and customer care.

Gordon Food Service Store offers competitive wages and a comprehensive employee benefits package. Highlights include a profit sharing and 401(k) plan, employee assistance and mental health support programs such as ComPsych 24/7, and discounts on purchases. Eligible employees can access affordable health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additional benefits include paid time off (PTO), flexible scheduling options, company note savings programs, and a 12-week fully paid maternity leave. These offerings reflect the company’s commitment to the well-being and development of its workforce.

For candidates, the company emphasizes the value of experience and a clean driving record, requiring a valid unrestricted standard operator's license and the ability to lift substantial weight while using two-wheel carts. The inclusive culture at Gordon Food Service supports equal employment opportunity, diversity, and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. The company maintains a tobacco-free and drug-free workplace, enhancing workplace health and safety. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to join a respected company with room for growth through internal promotion and development programs. Gordon Food Service Store is dedicated to fostering an amazing culture where employee concerns and ambitions are valued as much as customer satisfaction.