Assistant Transportation Manager at Gordon Food… · Indianapo…

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Gordon Food Service delivers daily to restaurants, healthcare operations, and schools so our customers depend on us- and we depend on our transportation team for excellence! Join our team as an Assistant Transportation Manager and help ensure the efficient and economical delivery of Gordon Food Service products

As an Assistant Transportation Manager, no two days are the same, but typically you'll be involved in the following: 

• Leadership - driver meetings, mentoring, motivating, ride-along/coaching trips, and training

• Team Management -  participation in interviewing, hiring, training, performance assessments, and recognition

• Operational Management - route balancing, dispatch, equipment assignments, backhaul scheduling

• Regulatory Oversight - DOT, Federal, State, and Local regulations

• Route Coverage - during vacations and absences 

Total Rewards at GFS

• Affordable benefits plans start on day one!

• Weekly pay 

• Wellness reimbursement 

• Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match 

• Emergency child and elder care 

• 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here!

Does this look like you?

• At least 21 years of age 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 

• Class A Commercial Drivers License

• CDL-T certification preferred

• Two to three years of previous transportation experience and/or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Clean driving record; as required by DOT and Gordon Food Service standards 

• Successfully passing a drug test that will assess drug usage and a background check

• Must have knowledge of DOT, OSHA, Smith System (Keys to Safe Driving), and dispatch procedures

• Note - effective, Jan. 6th, 2020, you must be registered through the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide electronic consent in order to be considered for employment with us. If you have not registered through the Clearinghouse, click here to register

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. 

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.