Class 1 Local Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service; North Saanich; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Class 1 Delivery Service Representative to join their team in Victoria. This role offers a dynamic work environment where you'll ensure safe and timely deliveries while building strong customer relationships. With a competitive starting hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced settings and enjoy working independently. Join a family-owned company that values integrity and offers growth potential, ensuring you return home every day after your shifts. If you are ready to make an impact in the food service industry, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Benefits

FULL flex benefits program

Steel toe boot reimbursement

Company matching RRSP

Profit Sharing

Pay for performance incentive program

Family culture and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and efficient deliveries of products.
• Builds and maintains good customer relationships.
• Performs daily vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Valid Class 1 driver’s license

Customer service skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to lift 80 lbs

Integrity and work ethic

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 Victoria

Division: British Columbia

Position: Class 1 Delivery Service Representative (Team 51 - Victoria)

Schedule: 4 X 10 | Floater | 3:45 AM Start Time

Position Overview:

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

What We Offer:

• Hourly rate starts at $34.89 with potential growth to $40.75 after 12 months of employment
• 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:

• Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
• 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.

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 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.