Class 5 Jit Courier Driver - Nights

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...

Who We Are

• See below video for explanation of what kind of organization Gordon Food Service is

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiYGY2ERoP0

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• Family culture
• Family culture and advancement opportunities
• FULL flex benefits program
• Shift would be Monday to Friday 8pm to 4am
• Pay for performance incentive program after training has been completed
• 125 year, family owned and operated company history
• Salary starts at $17.25 per hour and there is a night shift premium of $0.60 per hour
• Profit Sharing
• Advancement opportunities
• Company matching RRSP

Position Summary

Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) non-commercial customers through courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of GFS products. Serves as liaison between GFS management and customers. Communicates customer issues and concerns. Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail with working knowledge of refrigerated, delivery Vans over 10001 lb GCVW but less than 26001 lb GCVW.

As part of Just in Time or JIT program, this role will entail driving product that arrives from Edmonton each night to our other drivers in and around the Calgary area and in some instances delivering the product to our customers themselves.

Works on a Sales Service route as a helper as needed, when Van loads are not available or when there aren't as many JIT items to deliver.

Essential Functions

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

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

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

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.