Full Time Van Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service Store LLC is the retail division of Gordon Food Service, a well-established company in the foodservice and retail industry. With over 170 stores, Gordon Food Service Store serves as a primary supplier to a diverse group of customers including small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers, and more. The company's stores offer the dynamic environment of retail combined with the opportunity to balance work-life commitments while fostering professional growth and development. Known for its commitment to customer satisfaction, Gordon Food Service Store champions the philosophy that the "Customer is King" and sets the standard for exceptional retail service in the food industry.

The store located at 2370 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN, is actively seeking a Van Delivery Driver. This role involves ensuring courteous, timely, and precise delivery of products along a daily route that varies. The Van Delivery Driver operates in a professional and safe manner, paying close attention to detail and adhering to safety protocols. Beyond driving duties, the position includes assistance with in-store operations either before or after delivery routes are completed.

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $16 to $18, reflecting competitive compensation within the retail delivery sector. The store operates Monday through Saturday from 7 AM to 8 PM and Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM. Notably, the store is closed on major holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter, allowing employees to enjoy these important dates off.

Gordon Food Service Store provides a supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on internal promotion and development programs, making it an excellent place to grow one's career. Employees benefit from competitive wages, profit-sharing plans, a 401(k) plan, employee assistance programs, 24/7 mental health support through ComPsych, and other discount and wellness programs.

Eligible employees also have access to affordable health insurance, including prescription, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits include short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, flexible scheduling, company note savings programs, fully paid maternity leave for 12 weeks, and free health management resources.

As a Van Delivery Driver, you will play a key role in maintaining the high standards of customer satisfaction Gordon Food Service is known for. Your daily tasks include accurately picking wholesale customer orders in-store, nurturing positive customer relationships, ensuring timely deliveries of high-quality products, and conducting vehicle inspections daily. Inside the store, responsibilities extend to efficiently processing customer purchases, safeguarding store assets, and maintaining orderly merchandising according to company standards.

Driving qualifications require an unrestricted standard operator's license, a clean driving record with no recent drug or alcohol offenses, and a minimum age of 18 years. The role demands the physical capacity to handle loads of up to 350 pounds using a two-wheel cart and lift up to 70 pounds, supporting the varied requirements of the delivery and store operations.

Gordon Food Service holds a strong commitment to an inclusive work environment, valuing diversity and providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. The company's tobacco-free, drug-free workplace supports a healthy and respectful environment for all employees. Candidates working for Gordon Food Service customers must present a letter of support from current management during the interview process to demonstrate partnership integrity.

This Van Delivery Driver position offers an exciting chance to join a reputable company that values its employees and customers equally, supports career advancement, and strives to maintain exceptional service standards in the retail foodservice industry.