Part Time Van Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service Store LLC, part of the larger Gordon Food Service family, represents a well-established retail division that focuses on delivering quality food products to a diverse clientele. Located at 1851 Newman Rd, Okemos, MI, this particular store is one of over 170 locations operated by Gordon Food Service. With a legacy rooted in being a primary supplier to small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers, and much more, Gordon Food Service Store offers a unique blend of fast-paced retail experience combined with an environment that promotes work-life balance and professional development. The company's commitment to its employees is evident in its competitive wages, Week pay, and extensive benefits package that includes profit sharing, a 401(k) plan, employee assistance programs, mental health support, and generous employee discounts among others. The store operates Monday through Saturday from 7 AM to 8 PM, and on Sundays from 9 AM to 6 PM, with notable holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter observed as days off. Advancement opportunities within the company are robust, with a high internal promotion rate and development programs available to employees seeking growth and career progression.

This job posting is specifically for the role of a Van Delivery Driver within the Gordon Food Service Store. This role is crucial as it combines responsibilities that ensure timely, courteous, and accurate delivery of products across a variable route while upholding safety and professionalism standards. Drivers are also tasked with assisting in store operations, such as order picking and merchandising, providing a diverse set of duties that help maintain the store's operational excellence. The ideal candidate will engage in building and sustaining positive customer relationships by ensuring customer satisfaction through precise and prompt deliveries of Gordon Food Service products. This position demands meticulous attention to vehicle safety through daily inspections and encourages participation in pre and post-delivery store functions.

Beyond the driving duties, the role involves in-store responsibilities, including efficient processing of customer purchases with an emphasis on asset security including cash and checks. Additionally, accurate reception and merchandising of store products are expected, including adherence to proper rotation, product quality maintenance, and organization of various storage areas such as freezers and coolers. This job requires someone who can manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining high-quality service standards. The Van Delivery Driver position not only calls for physical capability in handling goods up to 70 lbs and operating manual equipment like two-wheel carts but also requires successful clearance of pre-employment checks including drug screening, background checks, and motor vehicle reports.

Gordon Food Service Store LLC fosters an inclusive benefit environment where employees can take advantage of affordable healthcare options including vision, dental, and prescription insurance. Paid time off, flexible schedules, company savings programs, and paid maternity leave are part of the benefits that underline the company’s dedication to employee welfare. The company’s culture emphasizes respect, dignity, and equal opportunity employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. The organization is committed to tobacco-free and drug-free workplace policies, highlighting its focus on a healthy and supportive work environment. By joining Gordon Food Service Store as a Van Delivery Driver, applicants become part of a dynamic team that values customer-centric service and offers significant career advancement and personal growth potential.