Truck Driver; CDL - Airline Catering Operations

Truck Driver (CDL) – Airline Catering Operations
Address 200 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Compensation $25.00/hour

World class airline catering. Work for LSG and DRIVE your career higher! Local driving routes to Chicago O'Hare airport – be part of the fast‑paced, exciting world of a Global Airline Catering Leader.

LSGSky Chefs is best known as one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality companies, for over 75 years. Our Customer Service Center in Des Plaines, near O'Hare airport, is one of our flagship locations in the U.S., serving major airline customers. We are growing and looking for ambitious individuals to join our Transportation team and grow with us in a dynamic, team‑based and fast‑paced environment.

If you have any questions or want to contact us directly, we can be reached at . Thank you and look forward to speaking with you soon! LSGSky Chefs Recruiting Team

We are located at 200

E. Touhy Ave., Des Plaines, IL60018

The Driver is responsible for catering aircraft and transporting / delivering carts with meals and beverages to assigned flights at Chicago O’Hare airport. (He/she) is expected to work in tandem with a Driver Helper to provide excellent customer service to our airline customers in a timely, responsible and safe manner. The Driver is responsible for driving the truck on the airport ramp and follow all safety procedures when loading and unloading equipment into the warehouse, carts and aircraft.

• Must have a Commercial Driver’s License Class 'B' or 'A'.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English (speak, read and understand the English language).
• Communicate effectively with vendor airline crew in a professional manner.
• Strip and load planes to airline customer specifications.
• Demonstrate full compliance with all work rules and regulations.
• Elevate problematic situations to the Supervisor level as they arise – maintain constant communication with Dock Supervisors.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to react to changing priorities.
• Organizational skills and ability to work under tight schedule demands.
• Safely drive trucks in and around the facility to proper docks and spots.
• Drive safely to and from airfield and in and around airfield.
• Responsible for proper dock departure and catering time.
• Follow proper safety guidelines and follow Helper’s commands on steering truck.
• Responsible for unloading truck and place carts, carriers and ovens in proper spots.
• Cater airplanes in timely manner to avoid delays.
• Work assigned schedule which may include nights, weekends or holidays. Once assigned, schedule remains steady until shift bid process which takes place 4 times / year.
• Work overtime when required.
• Pass a criminal background and drug screen. Must be able to obtain SIDA badge with Hologram.
• Pass a DOT Pre‑Employment Physical and ongoing physicals per DOT standards.
• Pass a basic written and driving skills test.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform as required.
• Maintain an excellent attendance record.
• Drivers are exposed to inclement weather: rain, snow, wind, cold, heat and noise levels.

• Full‑time, permanent work, steady employment throughout the year / at least 40 hours / week plus overtime opportunities.
• Short distance – local route to O’Hare airport.
• Weekly pay.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacations, sick days and holiday paid after 1 year of employment.
• Free parking.
• Credit Union.
• Free Meal with Every Shift Worked.
• Free uniforms, Personal Protective Equipment and Safety shoes.