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Full Time Van Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service · Appleton, WI · $18.00–$20.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your driving experience. Have you driven a van or delivered goods before?

What they are checking: Whether they have the driving background to make safe, timely deliveries.

Tell me about a time you were trusted to work on your own with little supervision.

What they are checking: Whether they can be reliable on the road without someone watching.

What would you do

You arrive at a restaurant and the order is missing an item. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate quickly with the store and the customer to fix the problem.

A customer is upset because the delivery is late. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay polite and honest while representing the store well.

About the work

What does your driving record look like?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the safety standard needed to drive a company vehicle.

How do you plan a delivery route to get everything there on time?

What they are checking: Whether they can organize stops efficiently in city traffic.

How do you keep frozen and refrigerated food at a safe temperature during delivery?

What they are checking: Whether they protect food safety while it is in their van.

How do you load a van so items don't get damaged?

What they are checking: Whether they stack and secure cases to prevent crushing and spills.

What do you check on your van before starting a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they do basic vehicle checks to prevent breakdowns and accidents.

How do you stay safe lifting and carrying heavy cases at delivery stops?

What they are checking: Whether they use safe lifting habits and handle the physical side of the job.

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The full job description

As published by Gordon Food Service.

Gordon Food Service Store LLC Location: 301 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI, 54914-5745 Now Hiring! Pay: $18-20/hr • Store Hours - Monday through Saturday 7AM-8PM ; Sunday 9AM-6PM • Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter. • Advancement - High internal promotion rate and development programs available! Gordon Food Service prides ourselves on the competitive wages and benefits offered: • Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan • Employee Assistance Programs • ComPsych 24/7 Mental Health Support • Employee Discounts - 10% off your purchases • Beneplace Discount Program ​ Eligible employees can also take advantage of: • Affordable Health Insurance • Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance • PTO and Flex time • Company Note Savings Program • 12 Week - 100% Paid Maternity Leave • Free Health Management Resources and Programs Gordon Food Service Store, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets you balance your life and foster development for future growth. Our 170+ stores are the primary supplier for many small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers and so much more! Come help us champion a “Customer is King” environment and see why we set the bar for customer satisfaction in the retail industry! As a Van Delivery Driver you will be responsible for courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of products with a variable daily route. This role will operate the van in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail and safe work habits. Additional assistance with store operations before or after completion of route. What does a day to day look like? Delivery: • Accurately locates and picks orders in-store for Wholesale customers • Builds and maintains good customer relationships. • Keep our customer happy with accurate, timely, deliveries of GFS products. • Performs daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicle and equipment. In Store: • Ensure accurate and efficient processing of customer purchases through the point of sale. Ensure security of assets including cash, checks, and merchandise by following policies and procedures. • Accurately receive and merchandise products, ensuring proper rotation and product quality, end cap and planogram execution, top stock, freezer, cooler and backroom organization. If this sounds like you, make sure you also meet these requirements: • At least 1 year previous delivery driving experience and one year in customer service or related field preferred. • Unrestricted Standard Operators License required. • Must have a clean driving record (no drug or alcohol offenses in the last 5 years). • You must be a minimum of 18 years old ( required ). • Successfully pass our pre-employment checks , including a drug screen, criminal background check and motor vehicle report (MVR). • Must be able to use a two-wheel cart with a load weighing up to 350 pounds. • Able to lift up to 7 0 lbs. 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.

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