Box Truck Route Delivery Driver (Chattanooga)

Job Description

Job Description

International Gourmet Foods, Inc. (IGF) services 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.

CDL is NOT required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Drive a reefer box truck to deliver high-quality food products to customers, primarily in the hospitality and food-service industries

Track delivery progress and report 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 in orders and collecting payment from customers upon delivery

Perform 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)

Able to pass a criminal background check

No reckless or DUI / DWI tickets

Clean driving record with good / positive points based on driver location

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

Physical Requirements

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

Schedule

Monday-Friday

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

As the next step in our hiring process, please complete the following two surveys before your scheduled phone screen . These surveys are required for all applicants, and candidates who do not complete them will not be considered further.

👉 Survey Link : https : / / assessment.predictiveindex.com / bo / 50TF / drivercandidates

Once you finish the first survey, you will automatically receive an email with a link to the second survey.

After both surveys are complete, we will review your results and contact you with a few available times for a phone screening or interview / ride-along.

Please ensure the surveys are submitted in advance so our conversation can be as productive as possible.

Looking forward to connecting with you soon!

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