Part Time Van Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service Store LLC is the retail division of Gordon Food Service, a renowned company dedicated to providing exceptional foodservice products and solutions. Located at 1851 Newman Rd, Okemos, MI, this store is part of an extensive network that includes over 170 locations, making it one of the primary suppliers for a diverse range of customers such as small foodservice operators, families, non-profit organizations, and caterers. The company prides itself on a fast-paced retail environment that balances work-life while fostering employee growth through development programs and high internal promotion rates. Gordon Food Service Store offers competitive weekly pay and ensures a supportive workplace with a schedule running Monday through Saturday from 7 AM to 8 PM and Sundays from 9 AM to 6 PM. The store remains closed on major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter, reflecting the company’s commitment to work-life balance.

This opportunity seeks enthusiastic individuals for the role of Van Delivery Driver, a crucial position in ensuring that products reach customers promptly and in excellent condition. As a Van Delivery Driver, the candidate will be responsible for delivering products on a variable daily route, maintaining courteous, professional, and safe conduct while operating the delivery van. This role demands strong attention to detail and safe work habits in all aspects of the job. Additionally, drivers partake in store operations before or after their delivery routes, assisting with in-store tasks such as processing customer purchases accurately and efficiently through the point-of-sale system. Ensuring the proper security of cash, checks, and merchandise by following company policies is also an important responsibility.

Daily duties include accurately locating and picking orders for wholesale customers, building and upholding excellent customer relationships, and maintaining customer satisfaction through timely and precise deliveries. Van Delivery Drivers also perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and operational standards are met. In store, drivers help merchandise products, ensure proper inventory rotation, maintain product quality, and assist in organizing top stock, freezer, cooler, and backroom areas in line with company planograms.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting its commitment to employee wellbeing. Benefits include a profit-sharing and 401(k) plan, employee assistance programs, and 24/7 mental health support through ComPsych. Staff also enjoy employee discounts, a Beneplace discount program, and access to affordable health insurance options, including prescription, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits include short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off (PTO) and flex time, a company note savings program, and a 12-week fully paid maternity leave. Free health management resources and programs demonstrate the company’s initiative to support employees’ overall wellness.

Gordon Food Service Store embraces a culture that values its employees, fostering an environment where individual needs are prioritized. The company maintains equal employment opportunities and respects diversity, ensuring all applicants receive fair consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. The workplace is tobacco-free and drug-free, emphasizing a safe and healthy working environment. This role requires candidates to meet essential qualifications, including a clean driving record and valid operator’s license, as well as physical capabilities to handle the job demands. By joining Gordon Food Service Store, candidates become part of a dynamic team that champions a “Customer is King” philosophy while offering ample growth opportunities and a stable, rewarding work environment.