Lead Field Service Representative - Military veterans preferred

GA Foods is seeking a Lead Route Delivery Driver to join our team in St Petersburg, FL. With over fifty years of experience, GA Foods is a leader in providing high-quality, nutritious meals to seniors, children, military, and emergency response programs. We are proud of our flavorful menus, unmatched delivery service, and our strong “One Team” culture.

Position Overview:

The Lead Route Delivery Driver plays a key role in overseeing daily delivery operations and supporting the driver team. This position ensures accurate and on-time delivery of meals, while maintaining compliance with food safety and delivery standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, route coordination, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and resolve route or delivery issues promptly
• Ensure all routes are covered daily and address driver shortages or absences
• Train, guide, and support delivery drivers to meet performance standards
• Ensure compliance with all food safety guidelines and delivery protocols
• Utilize the Wizzy system to manage routing, delivery tracking, and scheduling
• Communicate delivery status updates with office staff and care centers
• Prepare, complete, and submit accurate operational and compliance reports
• Supervise the driver team, promote teamwork, and support management directives
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license (No DUI in last 5 years, 0–4 current points)
• Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate
• 3+ years of route delivery/distribution experience preferred
• Strong leadership, team building, and customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Windows is required
• Must be able to use the Wizzy system for routing and delivery tracking – required
• Experience with delivery routing and scheduling – required
• Deep Knowledge of GPS and tablet technologies.
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred
• Experience with delivery routing and scheduling

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We base all employment decisions on merit, qualifications to perform the essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodations), and business needs.

GA Foods also provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

GA Food Services of Pinellas County, LLC (GA Foods) is proud to be a Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.