Route Delivery Driver - Columbus, OH

For over fifty 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,.

GA Foods is seeking to hire a Route Delivery Driver for our Columbus, Ohio, location. If you have a valid OH driver's license with a good driving record and want to make a difference in peoples' lives, this is the job for you! Our Route Delivery Drivers are responsible for delivering ready-made, hot and/or frozen/shelf stable meals to senior citizens and other at-risk populations, according to assigned route. Compassion and empathy for those in need is a fundamental orientation our most successful employees possess.

Route Delivery Driver Essential Duties

• Safe delivery of food items and supplies to customer homes/sites in a timely and accurate manner
• Vehicle upkeep and cleanliness
• Maintain food safety and handling procedures with compliance to temperature requirements
• Report any deficiencies or problems to supervisor promptly
• Maintain driver scorecard and other required recordkeeping
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and maintain service records
• 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
• Regular attendance required to meet employer's attendance policy to ensure customer deliveries can be accomplished as scheduled
• Other duties as assigned by management

Route Delivery Driver Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Driver License (No DUI in last 5 yrs., 0-4 Current Pts.)
• Must have current DOT medical card (or are able to pass the DOT medical exam)
• Good Communication and Customer Service Skills
• Prior Delivery and Warehouse experience preferred
• Computer and Office Equipment Skills
• Prior experience utilizing Fleet/Routing (GPS) and e-signature (tablet) technologies preferred
• Must successfully pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening

Physical Demands

• Under 1/3 Standing time
• Walk, Climb or balance
• Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl
• Taste or smell
• 1/3 to 2/3 Use hands to finger/handle/feel, Reach with hands and arms
• Over 2/3: Sit, See, Talk or hear
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs

Diversity and Inclusion:

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to GA Foods. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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