Class 1 Local Delivery Driver

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

Job summary

Join a family-owned company with a rich history in the food service industry as a Class 1 Local Delivery Driver. This role offers a competitive starting wage with opportunities for advancement and a supportive family culture. Enjoy local routes that guarantee you’ll be home every day, while benefiting from a comprehensive flex benefits program and profit-sharing incentives. If you have a valid Class 1 license, excellent customer service skills, and a strong work ethic, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits

Company matching RRSP

Pay for performance incentive program

Profit Sharing

Family culture

Advancement opportunities

Guaranteed home every day

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class 1 driver’s license and clean abstract.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and lift heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for offloading products and recording delivery information.
• Ensure vehicle safety and obey all road regulations.

Skills

Valid Class 1 driver’s license

Customer service skills

Ability to lift up to 80 lbs

Strong mechanical aptitude

Professional demeanor under stress

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 wehave 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...

Position: Class 1 Local Delivery Driver

Schedule: 3X12 with rotation day every 3rd week | Floater | 4:30 AM starts

What We Offer:

• $34.89 per hour to start with potential to move to the top rate of $40.75 in 12 months.

• 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

• Pay for performance incentive program after 3 months

• Local routes --> guaranteed to be home every day!

• Family culture and advancement opportunities

Position Overview

The Delivery Service Rep. will be responsible for covering delivery shifts out of Vernon.

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 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.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to lift up to 80 lbs.

• Availability for weekends is a must.

• 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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

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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