AZ Local Delivery Driver

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an AZ Local Delivery Driver to join their team. This role involves ensuring safe and efficient delivery of products while building strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Class 1 driver's license and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. With a commitment to safety and a strong work ethic, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a family-owned company with a rich history and enjoy a supportive culture that offers advancement opportunities and a comprehensive benefits program.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Prescription Drug Benefits

Company Matching RRSP

Profit Sharing

Family Culture

Flex Benefits Program

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract required.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 80 lbs essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and timely deliveries of products.
• Build and maintain good customer relationships.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Time Management

Ability to Lift 80 lbs

Self-Directed Work Ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Delivery Vehicle

Job description

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...

The successful candidate should reside in Ottawa.

Position: AZ Local Delivery Driver (Bancroft)

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 Ottawa.

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

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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. Attending department meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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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