Local Class 1 Delivery Driver

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We are excited that you are considering opportunities with us. 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.

• $26.78 per hour to start, moving to a top rate of $33.10 in 12 months with increases at 3, 6, and 12 months of service!
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• Full flex benefits program
• Company matching RRSP
• Profit Sharing
• 128‑year family‑owned and operated company history
• Pay‑for‑performance incentive program after 3 months
• Local routes – guaranteed to be home every day!
• Family culture and advancement opportunities

Presents a positive image to GFS customers through courteous, on‑time, and accurate deliveries of GFS products. Serves as liaison between GFS management and customers, communicating all customer issues and concerns. Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner, demonstrating attention to detail, safe work habits, and 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 the area hired.

Sunday – Thursday | 4 × 10 hours starting between 5 PM – 8 PM

• Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
• Builds and maintains good customer relationships, demonstrating self‑control.
• Accurately collects customer payments and safeguards company funds following GFS banking policies.
• Performs all sales service functions by the 90th day of employment.
• Performs proper equipment maintenance, monitors reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in a timely manner.
• Completes daily check‑ins in a timely manner with no errors.
• Collaborates with management and sales representatives to communicate customer concerns.
• Performs 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.
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other GFS employees.
• Maintains peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas; attends department meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must have a valid Class 1 license.
• Ability to adhere to all safety/compliance regulations and procedures.
• Must maintain a professional appearance wearing the GFS uniform.
• This position requires punctuality, problem‑solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and also function in a team environment.
• Must be goal‑oriented with a positive “can‑do” attitude.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in the English language.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this job, including lifting, pushing, pulling of product.

• Ability to operate on‑board computer and handheld scanner.
• Ability to operate a delivery van and tractor‑trailer CMV.
• Must be able to operate a two‑wheeled hand truck with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.
• Uses two‑wheeled hand truck and other safety equipment to aid in the lifting and carrying of products averaging 50 pounds.
• Some basic knowledge of computer operations.

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.

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