Class 1 Local Delivery Driver

gfs; Delta; On-site; CAD 4,951,000 - 5,782,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Steel toe boot reimbursement

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in Delta, BC is hiring for a Class 1 Local Delivery Driver. This role covers morning deliveries from Delta with a 4 X 10 schedule and a start time around 3:30am.

The position offers pay starting at $35.94/hour with potential to reach $41.97/hour after 12 months, plus incentives and comprehensive benefits. Local routes guarantee home each day, with a strong family culture and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 1 license and clean driving record.
• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Willingness to obtain TDG certification if not already.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 80 lbs.
• Able to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Unload products accurately and safely.
• Record delivery information and collect payments when required.
• Maintain vehicle safety and comply with road regulations and company policies.

Skills

Class 1 license

Clean driving record

Customer service

TDG certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Division: British Columbia

Position: Class 1 Local Delivery Driver (Delta)

Schedule: 4 X 10 | Floater | 3:30am - 6:00am start time

Position Overview

The Class 1 Local Delivery Driver will be responsible for covering delivery shifts out of Delta.

What We Offer:

• Starting rate of $35.94, with potential to go to a top rate of $41.97 per hour after completing 12 months
• Performance incentives available after 3 months
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• FULL flex benefits program
• Steel toe boot reimbursement
• Company matching RRSP
• Profit Sharing
• 125 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

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include correctly offloading products, recording delivery information, accepting payment for goods when required, and ensuring operational vehicle safety in all aspects. The Class 1 Local Delivery Driver is expected to operate the vehicle in a safe manner at all times, obeying all rules and regulations of the road, and following all appropriate company policies and procedures.

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 and holidays

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.