Full Time Van Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service Store LLC, located at 3279 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, is part of the retail division of Gordon Food Service, a leading foodservice distributor with over 170 stores. This company is well-known for supplying a wide range of customers including small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, and caterers. The company prides itself on its customer-first philosophy, embodying the motto "Customer is King" which drives their commitment to outstanding customer satisfaction. Employees at Gordon Food Service Store enjoy a vibrant retail environment that balances the fast-paced nature of retail with a strong focus on work-life balance and employee development. The store operates Monday through Saturday from 7 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM, and observes major holidays off, being closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter. This provides staff members with valuable personal time to spend with family and friends. The company emphasizes internal promotion and personal growth, offering high internal promotion rates and development programs to support employee advancement. Additionally, Gordon Food Service offers competitive wages with weekly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

The role of Van Delivery Driver at Gordon Food Service Store LLC is a critical position ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of products to customers along variable daily routes. This role requires professional driving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow safe work habits to operate the delivery van efficiently and safely. The Van Delivery Driver not only performs deliveries but also supports store operations before or after routes, showcasing flexibility and teamwork. Typical daily duties include accurate order picking for wholesale customers, maintaining strong customer relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction by delivering products on time and in good condition. Drivers are responsible for performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections of their vehicles and equipment to maintain safety standards. While in-store, drivers assist with customer checkouts, merchandise products properly with correct rotation to ensure freshness, and maintain store organization including backrooms, freezers, and coolers. Gordon Food Service looks for dedicated individuals who are at least 18 years of age with a clean driving record free from drug and alcohol offenses over the past five years. Prospective candidates must hold a standard operator's license and have at least one year of prior delivery driving experience, complemented by a year in customer service or a related field preferred. Capable of lifting up to 70 lbs and utilizing two-wheel carts with 350-pound loads, this physically demanding role requires candidates to pass pre-employment screenings including drug screenings, criminal background checks, and motor vehicle reports. This commitment to safety and compliance underscores the company’s dedication to providing a secure work environment for all employees.

Gordon Food Service Store LLC fosters an inclusive and positive company culture where the voices and needs of employees are valued. The company is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a tobacco-free, drug-free workplace. Candidates requiring accommodations during the hiring process due to disability are encouraged to contact the company to ensure accessibility. This role offers not only a stable employment opportunity with weekly pay but also a chance to be part of a remarkable team recognized for setting industry standards in retail foodservice customer satisfaction.