AZ Local Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service; Ajax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food service company based in Ajax is looking for a Local Delivery Driver to ensure safe and timely deliveries of products while maintaining customer relationships. Key responsibilities include unloading products, managing payments, and performing vehicle inspections. The ideal candidate will have a valid Class 1 driver’s license, strong customer service skills, and the ability to lift heavy loads. Competitive hourly rate and benefits available after employment, including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Starting hourly rate of $30.20

Medical, Dental, and Prescription Drug benefits after 30 days

Company matching RRSP

Advancement opportunities

Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract.
• Proven ability to lift, push, and pull up to 80 lbs.
• Eligibility for bonding and TDG certification.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• High level of integrity and strong work ethic.
• Professional demeanor under stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Availability for weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, timely deliveries of GFS products.
• Manually sort and unload food products.
• Build and maintain good customer relationships.
• Accurately collect customer payments.
• Perform all Sales Service functions by the 90th day.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and report issues.
• Complete daily check-ins with no errors.
• Communicate customer concerns with management.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections.
• Develop good working relationships with other employees.
• Attend department meetings and share ideas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

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Position: AZ Local Delivery Driver (Ajax, ON)

Schedule: 5 to 6AM Start time, 4 to 5 Days per week

Position Overview

The AZ Local Delivery Driver will be responsible for covering delivery shifts out of Ajax.

What We Offer:

• Starting hourly rate of $30.20 with increases with months of service!
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• FULL flex benefits program
• Company matching RRSP
• Family culture
• Advancement opportunities
• Profit Sharing
• 125 year, family owned and operated company history
• Family culture and advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
• Manually sorting and unloading food products and hand-wheeling them into the customer locations with the use of ramps and occasionally stairs (approx. 600 - 1000 cases/shift)
• Build and maintain good customer relationships. Demonstrates self-control.
• Accurately collects customer payments. Safeguards company funds and follows 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.
• 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
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other GFS employees.
• Maintains peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas. Attending department meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract
• Proven ability of lifting, pushing and pulling up to 80 lbs
• Eligibility for bonding and transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) certification
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• A high level of integrity and a strong work ethic, able to work with little supervision and be self-directed
• Professional demeanor under stressful situations
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Availability for weekends

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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.

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