Driver - Matteson Culinary Center at Whitsons Culinary Group

Frankfort, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Reliable, Safety-Minded, Organized, Detail-Oriented, Communication, Attention to Detail, Proactive, Independent, Lifting, Driving, Logistics, Documentation, Vehicle Maintenance, Teamwork, Food Service, Customer Service

Industry

Food Production

Description

Join Our Culinary Center Team – Drivers Wanted! Keep Operations Moving – Deliver with Purpose! Are you a reliable, safety-minded driver with a passion for supporting a mission-driven food service team? Our Culinary Center is looking for dependable Drivers to ensure timely, accurate delivery of meals and supplies across our network. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and ready to be part of a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! What You’ll Do: * Transport meals and supplies using company vehicles to schools and satellite sites. • Load and unload products with care, ensuring accurate delivery of goods. • Maintain a daily vehicle log, odometer tracking, and weekly vehicle check reports. • Keep company vehicles clean and report any mechanical issues promptly. • Communicate effectively with the office and team throughout the day. • Adhere to all motor vehicle laws and Whitsons Driver Policy Guidelines. • Ensure proper documentation is completed for each delivery (receipts, logs, etc.). • Perform additional duties as needed to support warehouse and logistics operations. What We’re Looking For: * A valid driver’s license appropriate to the class of vehicle being driven. • Clean driving record – safety first! • Reliable, proactive attitude and ability to work independently. • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and move products safely and efficiently. • Strong attention to detail and organization. • Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing). • Must pass background check and drug screening. • High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Why You’ll Love It Here: * Steady Schedule: Weekly shifts with consistent hours. • Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a mission-focused culinary operation. • Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills and grow within our organization. • Make a Difference: Help deliver meals that support health and success. Why Join Us? * Competitive pay + opportunities for growth * Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement * Paid time off Ready to hit the road with purpose? Apply today and drive your career forward with Whitsons! At Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™. Qualifications Education: * High school graduate or equivalent. Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies: * A driver’s license appropriate to the class of vehicle being driven is required. * Excellent Driving record is required. * Must be able to speak, read and write English. * Able to pass background and drug screening * Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required * Sit, walk, talk and hear * Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. * Driving a moving vehicle majority of the workday turning wheel with arms and shoulders and looking in all directions, using legs for accelerate and braking * Be standing on feet portion of the workday in addition to walking back and forth. * Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Position sometimes requires extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, travel to multiple work sites and occasional out-of-state travel. This position requires random drug testing at the company’s directive. WORK ENVIRONMENT: * The work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, specifically the packing and warehousing areas while loading and unloading vehicle. * Standing a lot of the workday is required. * Work requires movement in and out of storerooms, near heavy machinery and freezers * Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. * The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as the needs of Whitsons and requirements of the job change.

Responsibilities

Drivers will transport meals and supplies to various locations, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries. They are also responsible for maintaining vehicle logs and communicating effectively with the team.