Join Gordon Food Service in Howey-in-the-hills as a CDL-A Route

Role Based in Howey-in-the-Hills

Primary Details

• Role in Howey-in-the-Hills: CDL-A Route Delivery Driver
• Location: Howey-in-the-Hills, FL
• Company: Gordon Food Service
• This Howey-in-the-Hills-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Gordon Food Service team in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL is growing.
• Benefit from working in Howey-in-the-Hills, a key hub for the Foodservice Logistics industry.

Pay & Perks

• Compensation: $63.8k-$80.8k/Year (approx. $6k/Month)
• Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
• Impactful work with supportive local leadership.

Core Focus

• This role centers on your professional skills within the Foodservice Logistics space in Howey-in-the-Hills.

About Gordon Food Service

Since 1897, Gordon Food Service (GFS) has delivered uncompromising quality and heartfelt service to our customers. We are the largest family-operated broadline food distribution company in North America. We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of our customers. At GFS, you are not just a driver; you are a vital part of a family-oriented team that values integrity, hard work, and professional growth.

A Timeline of Your Daily Operations

• Early Morning Dispatch: Arrive at the distribution center. Review your daily route manifest, conduct a thorough DOT safety inspection of your modern refrigerated tractor-trailer, and ensure your cargo is perfectly secured.
• On-Route Navigation: Safely navigate through urban and regional traffic, executing precise maneuvers to access restaurant alleyways, hospital receiving docks, and school cafeterias.
• Active Physical Delivery: Utilize a commercial two-wheel hand truck and a metal ramp to manually unload heavy cases of food, moving efficiently from the trailer directly into the customer's kitchen, cooler, or freezer.
• Customer Engagement: Act as the trusted face of GFS. You will review invoices with the chef or kitchen manager, ensuring order accuracy and representing our commitment to quality service.
• Return & Wrap Up: Return safely to the depot, complete your electronic logging device (ELD) paperwork, and head home to rest for the evening.

The GFS Advantage

This is a highly physical, demanding role that commands top-tier compensation. GFS drivers enjoy highly predictable schedules that ensure you sleep in your own bed every night. We offer comprehensive health and wellness benefits, profit-sharing opportunities, robust retirement plans, and a supportive culture that prioritizes your safety and career longevity.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age. A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a pristine motor vehicle record is required. You must possess the extreme physical strength and coordination to team-lift and maneuver items weighing up to 100 pounds utilizing hand trucks safely down metal ramps.