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Chick-fil-A Supply

Driver Navigator - Elsmere, KY

Chick-fil-A Supply, Erlanger, Kentucky, United States, 41018

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As a navigator, you will support and partner with drivers at the Chick‑fil‑A Supply Distribution Center (DC) in Elsmere, KY, to provide excellent delivery service to restaurants. You will help with unloading the truck, delivering and organizing food, navigating to each destination, completing delivery logs, and sharing opportunities for process improvement. You will report to the transportation supervisor and collaborate with the transportation team to provide the driver with up‑to‑date route, schedule and delivery instructions.

About Chick‑fil‑A Supply Chick‑fil‑A Supply, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick‑fil‑A, Inc., is an innovative distribution service provider focused on understanding and meeting the unique needs of Chick‑fil‑A restaurants. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, training and professional development opportunities, and scheduling with employees in mind.

Responsibilities

Completing the pre‑trip checklist and preparing equipment for safe, efficient use

Conducting trip planning to confirm the optimal route and road conditions

Ensuring the driver is aware of the route plan and any exceptions to the normal delivery sequence

Helping the driver safely navigate and position the truck for deliveries

Assisting with unloading product at restaurants in an accurate, organized manner

Ensuring all food safety protocols are followed during delivery, with special attention given to temperature integrity and preventing damage and contamination

Communicating any potential service interruptions (e.g., scheduling discrepancies or security risks) to the MDC

Ensuring mistakes are handled gracefully and professionally by executing “Remarkable Recovery”

Ensuring all product and equipment loaded on trailer is secured for transit between stops

Organizing and maintaining control of all shipping documents throughout each delivery route

Assisting the driver with collection of all equipment (such as carts and pallets) or product returns from restaurants

Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds; occasionally moving with mechanical assistance up to 1,500 pounds

Working in all weather conditions

Preparing for a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts

Being prepared to typically work shifts at night (e.g., from 10 p.m. - 8 a.m.)

Working in a multi‑temperature environment including freezer

Communicating effectively across stakeholders including restaurant operators and distribution center staff

Adapting to change and responding to difficult and challenging situations in a professional manner

Managing pressure and conflicting demands; effectively prioritizing tasks and workload

Performing other related duties as assigned

Intimately knowing the needs of customers, treating all parties with dignity and respect in difficult situations, and maintaining a positive, service‑focused mindset

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)

A self‑starter with excellent project management and organization skills

Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills; a team player who can work independently when necessary

Tech‑savvy and comfortable using basic smartphone and tablet systems and applications

A detail‑oriented, organized yet creative problem solver and communicator (both written and verbal)

Able to anticipate needs, lead multiple projects, and manage shifting priorities

Able to travel for 5 percent of the job for Chick‑fil‑A operator/market visits, supplier visits, and related conferences

Skilled communicator across all levels of an organization, with both teammates and suppliers

Quick & versatile learner who is open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; and quickly grasps the essence and underlying structure of anything

Customer‑focused relationship builder who can earn the trust and respect of internal and external customers and leverage their information to find ways to improve products and services

Committed without compromise to food safety for customers and a safe workplace for colleagues

Inspired to uphold Chick‑fil‑A values and act with integrity

Driver of results who can be counted on to not only meet but exceed goals and push others to do the same

Problem solver who can identify hidden problems, looks beyond the obvious, and doesn't stop at the first answer

Servant leader who puts others before themselves, corrects mistakes with authenticity, and respects all viewpoints

Sometimes additional qualifications are required to support deliveries at security‑sensitive sites like airports or federal contractor buildings. These requirements can include FBI or expanded background checks, site‑specific training and/or certification, fingerprinting and/or requirements to get a security badge on‑site.

Prior food service delivery experience

Experience working night shifts

Additional Information Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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