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.

Drug-Free Work Place / Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer