International Gourmet Foods is hiring: Route Delivery Driver (Atlanta) in Atlant
International Gourmet Foods, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30383
International Gourmet Foods, Inc. (IGF) is seeking a Route Delivery Driver for our Atlanta Branch Office. This is a Full-Time, Monday-Friday Day Route for the right candidate who values not only driving and delivering products, but understands they are also IGF's customer service Ambassador, interacting with customers to address their concerns, answer their questions and assist them with their needs.
IGF has a rich history of service to restaurants, gourmet markets, clubs, caterers, bakeries, country clubs, breweries, wineries, and hotels throughout the eastern United States. We are driven by strong corporate and community values and most importantly, by the employees who uphold them.
The Route Delivery Driver will safely and efficiently operate a box truck and unload and deliver products (dry and frozen foods, meats, supplies, etc.) to customer locations on a set route schedule. Our drivers create relationships with each customer and are critical to IGF's reputation as a customer-service driven company.
** A CDL is NOT required for this position **
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Driving a reefer box truck to deliver high-quality food products to customers, primarily in the hospitality and food-service industries
- Tracking delivery progress and reporting issues in real time via routing software deployed on a mobile phone or tablet
- Answer phone correspondence in a timely manner to efficiently communicate with dispatch and management
- Load, unload, and stack products for customers
- Provide excellent customer service while checking on orders and collecting payment from customers upon delivery
- Performing daily vehicle checks for roadworthiness and maintenance issues
- Perform safety inspections; prepare safety and post-incident reports as needed
- Comply with DOT regulations and traffic laws
- Maintain a positive MVR score for the duration of employment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications (Required):
- A valid drivers license
- Clean driving record with good/positive points based on driver location
- Able to pass a criminal background check
- No reckless or DUI/DWI tickets
- Current DOT physical card
- Box truck route delivery driving experience (1-2 years minimum)
- Strong attention to detail and solid written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Capable of working well as a member of a team and with minimal supervision
- Must be able to bend, lift (at least 55 lb.), stretch, and climb (including ladders)
- Must be able to perform all delivery activities (checking, cleaning, loading, and pulling)
- Must be comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops
- Must be able to sustain prolonged periods of standing and walking
- Must be able to work across temperature zones (dry/frozen/refrigerated)
- Requires bending, sitting, standing, walking, use of hands, arms, legs, eyes, and voice