Class 1 Local Delivery Driver

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

What We Offer

• Paid Family Responsibility time allowing for flexible discretionary allocation for personal & sick time.
• Starting wage: $30.62/hr. + Incentives
• Get to be home every day .
• Profit Sharing.
• Many more Discounts, Training and Opportunities!
• Family culture.
• Clean & Well Maintained Newer Equipment
• Career Advancement opportunities.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• Safety Footwear & Cell Phone Allowances.
• Company Matching RRSP.
• 125 year, family owned and operated company history
• Consistent year-round work.
• Full Flex Benefits program.
• Company provided Uniforms & Personal Protective Equipment.

Position Summary

Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) customers through courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of GFS products. Serves as liaison between GFS management and customers. Communicates all customer issues and concerns. Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail, safe work habits, working knowledge of Tractor-Trailer, refrigerated van and the ability to deal effectively with customers and the public. Must pass the required sales service representative physical ability test for area hired.

Essential Functions

• Performs all Sales Service functions by the 90th day of employment.
• Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
• Collaborates with management and sales representatives to communicate customer concerns.
• Build and maintain good customer relationships. Demonstrates self-control.
• Maintains peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas. Attending department meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs proper equipment maintenance, monitors reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in a timely manner.
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other GFS employees.
• Accurately collects customer payments. Safeguards company funds and follows GFS banking policies.
• Completes daily check-ins in a timely manner with no errors.
• Perform daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicles and equipment. Completes check in process accurately and on time. Manages paperwork to include register, credits, pick-ups, etc

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• This position requires punctuality, problem solving and attention to detail.
• Must be goal oriented with a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must maintain a professional appearance wearing the GFS uniform.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language.
• Ability to work independently and also function in a team environment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this job including lifting, pushing, pulling of product.
• Ability to adhere to all safety/compliance regulations and procedures.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.