AZ Local Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service - Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day work week

Starting at 4:00am start time

Medical, dental, prescription drug, EF

Full flex benefits program

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Gordon Food Service - Canada is seeking an AZ Local Delivery Driver to cover Ottawa delivery shifts. The role starts at $31.11 per hour with increases over time, and features a 4-day work week with 4:00am start times.

Benefits begin after 30 days and include medical, dental, prescription drug, EFAP, and a full flex benefits program, plus RRSP matching and potential advancement opportunities. Strong customer service and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Safely delivers GFS products on time and accurately.
• Manually unloads and loads 600–1000 cases per shift using ramps and stairs.
• Builds and maintains strong customer relationships; demonstrates self-control.
• Handles customer payments and safeguards funds.
• Completes Sales Service functions by 90th day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GFS products safely and on time.
• Unload and load goods, and assist customers with products.
• Maintain customer relationships and communicate concerns to management.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and keep accurate paperwork.
• Communicate any issues with maintenance or safety to the team.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Cash handling

Self-directed

Teamwork

Punctuality

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class 1 license

TDG certification

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 Overview

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

What We Offer

• 4 day work week (Saturdays & 3 other days TBD)
• 4:00am-6:00am Starting time
• Starting hourly rate of $31.11 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

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.
• 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

We're a company with integrity at its core. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. And because of this collaboration, we've created an atmosphere that's fun, supportive, and alive with energy!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next step 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 [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

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 [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.