Driver - CDL A (Days) in Pendergrass, Georgia at Gold Star Foods

TITLE: CDL A Driver – Full-Time (Day Shift)
DIVISION: Transportation
REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt – Hourly

Gold Star Foods, a division of GS Foods Group, is a leading foodservice distributor specializing in nutritious meal solutions for K–12 schools across the United States. We take pride in delivering quality products, dependable service, and exceptional customer experiences to the schools and communities we serve.

Our 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.

At 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. We are committed to building a workplace where teammates feel valued, respected, and supported.

Join a company where your hard work is appreciated, your safety comes first, and your contributions make a difference.

Gold Star Foods is hiring experienced Full-Time CDL Class A Route Delivery Drivers for our Pendergrass, GA location!

Are you an experienced, safety-focused CDL A Truck Driver looking for a stable, full-time driving opportunity with competitive pay, consistent routes, and the ability to be home daily with weekends off?

We are seeking dependable, customer-oriented drivers to safely transport and deliver foodservice products to K–12 schools throughout our regional service area.

This opportunity is ideal for professional drivers with experience in local delivery, tractor-trailer operations, dedicated routes, multi-stop deliveries, and foodservice distribution who want a predictable work schedule and a company that values their contributions.

As a Gold Star Foods driver, you'll operate newer equipment, work alongside a supportive transportation team, and play an important role in supporting school nutrition programs.

WHY DRIVE WITH GOLD STAR FOODS?

• Competitive Starting Pay: $27.50 per hour

• Full-Time Employment: Average 45–55 hours per week

• Home Daily: Return home after completing your assigned routes

• Weekends Off: Monday–Friday work schedule

• Day Shift: Early morning start, approximately 4:00 a.m.

• Consistent Routes: Local and regional school foodservice deliveries

• Modern Equipment: Newer Peterbilt and Freightliner trucks

• Career Stability: Join an established foodservice distribution organization

• Meaningful Work: Help deliver essential food products to schools and communities

• Starting Pay: $27.50 per hour

• Job Type: Full-Time

• Location: 86 Jackson Concourse, Pendergrass, GA

• Schedule: Monday–Friday

• Shift: Early Morning / Day Shift

• Start Time: Approximately 4:00 a.m. until route completion

• Average Weekly Hours: 45–55 hours

• Route Type: Local and regional school foodservice deliveries

• Home Time: Home Daily

• Weekends: Off

• Safely operate Class A commercial motor vehicles, including tractor-trailers, to transport and deliver foodservice products to K–12 schools and designated customer locations.

• Complete assigned local and regional multi-stop delivery routes safely, accurately, and on schedule.

• Operate newer Peterbilt and Freightliner trucks equipped with lift gates and delivery equipment.

• Load, unload, and deliver products using electric and manual pallet jacks, two-wheel dollies, and lift gates.

• Perform hands-on deliveries, including touch freight, at locations with and without loading docks.

• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip DOT vehicle inspections, ensuring all equipment is safe and roadworthy.

• Verify delivery quantities, maintain accurate delivery documentation, and obtain required customer signatures.

• Follow established delivery routes, dispatch instructions, and customer delivery requirements.

• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, hours-of-service regulations, and company safety policies.

• Safely maneuver tractor-trailers in school parking lots, loading areas, and other delivery locations.

• Provide professional, courteous customer service while maintaining positive relationships with school personnel and customers.

• Communicate promptly with dispatch and transportation leadership regarding delays, delivery discrepancies, equipment concerns, or safety issues.

• Report accidents, injuries, vehicle damage, and unsafe conditions immediately in accordance with company procedures.

• Maintain cleanliness and proper care of assigned trucks, trailers, and delivery equipment.

• Support additional transportation and operational responsibilities as assigned.

• Days: Monday–Friday

• Shift: Early Morning / Day Shift

• Start Time: Approximately 4:00 a.m.

• End Time: Upon completion of assigned delivery routes

• Average Weekly Hours: 45–55 hours

• Home Daily: No regularly scheduled overnight stays

• Weekends: Off

Start and end times may vary based on route assignments, school schedules, customer needs, and operational requirements.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL A).

• Current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.

• Demonstrated experience safely operating tractor-trailers and Class A commercial vehicles.

• Ability to meet company driver qualification standards, including review of applicable 10-year driving and employment history.

• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, commercial vehicle safety requirements, and hours-of-service rules.

• Ability to safely operate and maneuver commercial vehicles in tight delivery areas.

• Ability to perform physical delivery duties, including loading, unloading, and transporting products using delivery equipment.

• Ability to work early morning shifts and complete assigned delivery routes.

• Strong attention to safety, reliability, punctuality, and customer service.

• Effective communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to pass required pre-employment drug screening, background checks, and applicable fingerprinting requirements.

• Ability to satisfy all applicable DOT and company driver qualification requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience as a CDL A Route Driver, Local Truck Driver, Foodservice Delivery Driver, or Tractor-Trailer Driver.

• Experience with multi-stop deliveries, touch freight, and dedicated delivery routes.

• Experience delivering to schools, restaurants, institutions, grocery distributors, or commercial customers.

• Familiarity with lift gates, pallet jacks, two-wheel dollies, and electronic delivery systems.

• Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement.

• TWIC card.

• Experience using electronic logging devices (ELDs), route management systems, or electronic proof-of-delivery tools.

At Gold Star Foods, we recognize that our drivers are essential to our success. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our teammates and their families.

• Home Daily – No Routine Overnight Stays

• Monday–Friday Schedule – Weekends Off

• Competitive Starting Pay of $27.50 per hour

• Full-Time Hours

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Group Life Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• 9 Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Paid Time Off in accordance with company policy

• Potential time off during school holidays and summer breaks, based on school schedules and operational needs

• Modern, Well-Maintained Equipment

• Supportive Leadership and Safety-Focused Work Environment

• Opportunities for Career Growth within GS Foods Group

Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements, plan provisions, and company policies.

If 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!

At 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.

Apply Today and Join Our Pendergrass, GA Transportation Team!

EOE M/W/Vet/Disabled

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the position successfully. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Teammates may be assigned additional duties as needed to support business operations.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Gold Star Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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