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We take pride in delivering quality products, dependable service, and exceptional customer experiences to the schools and communities we serve.\nOur drivers are the backbone of our operations, playing an essential role in ensuring schools receive the products they need to provide nutritious meals to students every day.\nAt Gold Star Foods, we believe in investing in our teammates through competitive compensation, modern equipment, a safety-focused work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. 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Star Foods driver, you'll operate newer equipment, work alongside a supportive transportation team, and play an important role in supporting school nutrition programs.\nWHY DRIVE WITH GOLD STAR FOODS?\nCompetitive Starting Pay: $27.50 per hour\n\nFull-Time Employment: Average 45-55 hours per week\n\nHome Daily: Return home after completing your assigned routes\n\nWeekends Off: Monday-Friday work schedule\n\nDay Shift: Early morning start, approximately 4:00 a.m.\n\nConsistent Routes: Local and regional school foodservice deliveries\n\nModern Equipment: Newer Peterbilt and Freightliner trucks\n\nCareer Stability: Join an established foodservice distribution organization\n\nMeaningful Work: Help deliver essential food products to schools and communities\n\nPOSITION DETAILS:\nStarting Pay: $27.50 per hour\n\nJob Type: Full-Time\n\nLocation: 86 Jackson Concourse, Pendergrass, GA\n\nSchedule: Monday-Friday\n\nShift: Early Morning / Day Shift\n\nStart Time: Approximately 4:00 a.m. until 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required customer signatures.\n\nFollow established delivery routes, dispatch instructions, and customer delivery requirements.\n\nMaintain compliance with DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, hours-of-service regulations, and company safety policies.\n\nSafely maneuver tractor-trailers in school parking lots, loading areas, and other delivery locations.\n\nProvide professional, courteous customer service while maintaining positive relationships with school personnel and customers.\n\nCommunicate promptly with dispatch and transportation leadership regarding delays, delivery discrepancies, equipment concerns, or safety issues.\n\nReport accidents, injuries, vehicle damage, and unsafe conditions immediately in accordance with company procedures.\n\nMaintain cleanliness and proper care of assigned trucks, trailers, and delivery equipment.\n\nSupport additional transportation and operational responsibilities as assigned.\n\nWORK SCHEDULE:\nDays: Monday-Friday\n\nShift: Early Morning / Day Shift\n\nStart Time: Approximately 4:00 a.m.\n\nEnd Time: Upon completion of assigned delivery routes\n\nAverage Weekly Hours: 45-55 hours\n\nHome Daily: No regularly scheduled overnight stays\n\nWeekends: Off\n\nStart and end times may vary based on route assignments, school schedules, customer needs, and operational requirements.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:\nValid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL A).\n\nCurrent DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.\n\nDemonstrated experience safely operating tractor-trailers and Class A commercial vehicles.\n\nAbility to meet company driver qualification standards, including review of applicable 10-year driving and employment history.\n\nKnowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, commercial vehicle safety requirements, and hours-of-service rules.\n\nAbility to safely operate and maneuver commercial vehicles in tight delivery areas.\n\nAbility to perform physical delivery duties, including loading, unloading, and transporting products using delivery equipment.\n\nAbility to work early morning shifts and complete assigned delivery routes.\n\nStrong attention to safety, reliability, punctuality, and customer service.\n\nEffective communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.\n\nAbility to pass required pre-employment drug screening, background checks, and applicable fingerprinting requirements.\n\nAbility to satisfy all applicable DOT and company driver qualification requirements.\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nPrevious experience as a CDL A Route Driver, Local Truck Driver, Foodservice Delivery Driver, or Tractor-Trailer Driver.\n\nExperience with multi-stop deliveries, touch freight, and dedicated delivery routes.\n\nExperience delivering to schools, restaurants, institutions, grocery distributors, or commercial customers.\n\nFamiliarity with lift gates, pallet jacks, two-wheel dollies, and electronic delivery systems.\n\nDoubles/Triples (T) endorsement.\n\nTWIC card.\n\nExperience using electronic logging 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We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our teammates and their families.\nHome Daily - No Routine Overnight Stays\n\nMonday-Friday Schedule - Weekends Off\n\nCompetitive Starting Pay of $27.50 per hour\n\nFull-Time Hours\n\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance\n\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA)\n\nGroup Life Insurance\n\n401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match\n\n9 Paid Holidays\n\nPaid Vacation and Sick Time\n\nPaid Time Off in accordance with company policy\n\nPotential time off during school holidays and summer breaks, based on school schedules and operational needs\n\nModern, Well-Maintained Equipment\n\nSupportive Leadership and Safety-Focused Work Environment\n\nOpportunities for Career Growth within GS Foods Group\n\nBenefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements, plan provisions, and company policies.\nREADY TO DRIVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD?\nIf you're an experienced CDL Class A Driver looking for competitive hourly pay, consistent full-time work, dependable equipment, and a company that values your contributions, we want to hear from you!\nAt Gold Star Foods, you're more than a driver - you're an essential part of a team dedicated to serving schools, supporting communities, and delivering excellence every day.\nApply Today and Join Our Pendergrass, GA Transportation Team!\nEOE M/W/Vet/Disabled\nThe duties and responsibilities outlined above are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodation. 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