Route Delivery Driver -Elk Grove Village

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  Powered by JazzHR