What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL-A Delivery Truck Driver (Full Time) position at Gold Star Foods?
Company Overview
Gold Star Foods is a leading nutritional food distributor serving K–12 schools throughout the United States. We deliver quality, reliability, and care in every route we drive. Our teammates are the heart of our success — we’re committed to a culture of safety, respect, and growth where drivers feel valued and supported.
Position Overview
Gold Star Foods is seeking experienced Class A- CDL Route Delivery Drivers to join our transportation team in Huntingdon, PA. This role is home daily and off weekends — providing a strong work-life balance while contributing to a mission-driven organization that serves schools and communities across the country.
If you’re a safe, dependable, and customer-focused professional driver, we want to hear from you.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure safe and timely delivery while maintaining positive customer relationships.Use a scanner to properly account for all inventory on truck.Collect signed invoices at each stop for product verification.Unloading the truck at delivery stops and at the end of the day.Keeping your vehicle clean and in a safe condition.Maintain and follow DOT Rules and RegulationsDemonstrate consistent, on-time attendance.JOB DETAILS:
Monday to Friday with occasional layovers.Begin between 3am and 6am until route completion.Average Weekly Hours 50-60 hours in a 5-day work week.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 21 years old.Commercial Driving Experience of a minimum of 1 yearHavea clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) for the past 3 years.Hold a valid Class A Driver's License.Maintain a current DOT Medical Certificate.Ability to work overtime as needed.Ability to obtain additional certifications based on school or military base requirements.Able to pass drug, background screenings, and fingerprinting.Why Choose Gold Star Foods?
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy your weekends, holidays and summer months off to spend quality time with your family and friends.Local School Schedule: You will work40 weeks a year, following local school schedules, ensuring you have time off during Weekends, Holidays and Summer months.Competitive Pay: Start at an attractive rate of $26.50 per hour, with earning potential of $58,300 to $74,200 working 50 to 60 hours over 40 work weeks. Ability to move to $27.00 after 90 days.25% 401k Match: Company contribution of up to $5,625 towards your 401k.Paid Time Off: Enjoy a potential of 9 paid holidays,40 hours of vacation, and up to 40 hours of sick time during your first year of service.Benefits: Competitive Health Insurance, Dental, Vision and Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Company sponsored Short Term Disability, and a Company sponsored life insurance plan of $25,000 at no cost to you.If you're ready to join a team where you enjoy going to work every day, apply now to become a part of Gold Star Foods in Huntingdon, PA!
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. May include lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion.
EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED
The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements as the employee may be required to perform any other duties as assigned. In the event of an absence where the Buyer cannot perform these duties, the Manager will determine who shall perform these duties.
Affirmative Action Statement
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and 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 factor under federal, state, or local law.
Monday through Friday (occasional layover possible)
Day shifts start times between 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM
50-60 hours a week
PI283187402
Gold Star Foods is a leading nutritional food distributor serving K–12 schools throughout the United States. We deliver quality, reliability, and care in every route we drive. Our teammates are the heart of our success — we’re committed to a culture of safety, respect, and growth where drivers feel valued and supported.
Position Overview
Gold Star Foods is seeking experienced Class A- CDL Route Delivery Drivers to join our transportation team in Huntingdon, PA. This role is home daily and off weekends — providing a strong work-life balance while contributing to a mission-driven organization that serves schools and communities across the country.
If you’re a safe, dependable, and customer-focused professional driver, we want to hear from you.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure safe and timely delivery while maintaining positive customer relationships.Use a scanner to properly account for all inventory on truck.Collect signed invoices at each stop for product verification.Unloading the truck at delivery stops and at the end of the day.Keeping your vehicle clean and in a safe condition.Maintain and follow DOT Rules and RegulationsDemonstrate consistent, on-time attendance.JOB DETAILS:
Monday to Friday with occasional layovers.Begin between 3am and 6am until route completion.Average Weekly Hours 50-60 hours in a 5-day work week.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 21 years old.Commercial Driving Experience of a minimum of 1 yearHavea clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) for the past 3 years.Hold a valid Class A Driver's License.Maintain a current DOT Medical Certificate.Ability to work overtime as needed.Ability to obtain additional certifications based on school or military base requirements.Able to pass drug, background screenings, and fingerprinting.Why Choose Gold Star Foods?
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy your weekends, holidays and summer months off to spend quality time with your family and friends.Local School Schedule: You will work40 weeks a year, following local school schedules, ensuring you have time off during Weekends, Holidays and Summer months.Competitive Pay: Start at an attractive rate of $26.50 per hour, with earning potential of $58,300 to $74,200 working 50 to 60 hours over 40 work weeks. Ability to move to $27.00 after 90 days.25% 401k Match: Company contribution of up to $5,625 towards your 401k.Paid Time Off: Enjoy a potential of 9 paid holidays,40 hours of vacation, and up to 40 hours of sick time during your first year of service.Benefits: Competitive Health Insurance, Dental, Vision and Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Company sponsored Short Term Disability, and a Company sponsored life insurance plan of $25,000 at no cost to you.If you're ready to join a team where you enjoy going to work every day, apply now to become a part of Gold Star Foods in Huntingdon, PA!
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. May include lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion.
EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED
The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements as the employee may be required to perform any other duties as assigned. In the event of an absence where the Buyer cannot perform these duties, the Manager will determine who shall perform these duties.
Affirmative Action Statement
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and 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 factor under federal, state, or local law.
Monday through Friday (occasional layover possible)
Day shifts start times between 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM
50-60 hours a week
PI283187402
Salary : $58,300 - $74,200