What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Delivery Driver - Ft Myers, FL position at GA Foods?
For over forty five years, GA Foods has been creating and delivering high quality nutritious and well-balanced meals to seniors, children, military and emergency response. GA Foods sets ourselves apart with flavorful menus tailored to our client's palettes, a delivery service unmatched by the competition and an One Team attitude.
The GA Foods team is a diverse and energetic group. We are based in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, but can be found from California to New Jersey, Texas to Georgia...and even more locations as we have become one of the fastest growing companies in our industry. We thrive on our "One Team" company culture and promote teamwork and leadership within the organization. Looking for a job that will challenge you and motivate you to achieve your highest potential? You have come to the right place.
GA Foods is hiring Route Delivery Driver to make meal deliveries for our company. The ideal Route Delivery Driver candidate will have an extensive background in delivery driving and proven safe driving practices. The Route Delivery Driver will ensure the timely, safe and accurate delivery of meals to customer homes and senior centers, according to route(s) assigned. Will be expected to maintain food safety and handling procedures with compliance to temperature requirements. Embrace the company's values, vision and mission as One Team.
Essential Route Delivery Driver Duties
Including but not limited to:
- Safe delivery of food items and supplies to customer homes in a timely and accurate manner
- Vehicle upkeep and cleanliness
- Report any deficiencies or problems to supervisor promptly
- Maintain driver scorecard
- Check vehicle fluid levels and perform general routine inspection of vehicle to ensure all is in working order
- Assist with packing and/or storing of food items, components and/or supplies as required
- Maintain communications with Customer Service
- Recordkeeping as required
- Participate in all required company training
- Other duties as assigned by management
Degree, Certifications
- Valid GA Driver's License
- No DUI in last 5 yrs., 0-4 Current Pts
- Current ServSafe Food Handler
Preferred Route Delivery Driver Skills & Experience
- Prior three (3) years route delivery experience preferred
- Good Communication and Customer Service Skills
- Familiar with GPS and Tablet Technologies
- General Office Equipment
- Able to meet employer's attendance standard
- Able to follow work rules and policies and procedures
Equal Opportunity Statement:
At GA Foods, we are deeply committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is our policy that all employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.
We base all employment decisions on merit, qualifications to perform the essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodations), and business needs.
GA Foods also provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
GA Food Services of Pinellas County, LLC (GA Foods) is proud to be a Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
