Class 1 Short Haul Driver

Gordon Food Service - Canada; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting rate of $35.94/hr

Top rate $41.97/hr after 12 months

4 x 10 schedule

Kamloops base

Benefits after 30 days

Full flex benefits program

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Company 129-year history

Home every day

Family culture & advancement

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in Kamloops is hiring a Transfer Driver to move trailers as needed within the Interior and Delta regions. You will operate a truck safely, follow all road rules and company policies, and be home every day.

This role offers a starting pay of $35.94 per hour with potential to $41.97 after 12 months, along with medical and dental benefits after 30 days, a full-flex benefits program, RRSP matching, profit sharing, and opportunities for advancement in a long-standing family-owned

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 license and a clean driving record.
• In-house LCV certification training provided for successful applicants; min 2 years driving experience and 150,000 kms on tractor trailer.
• Must be able to perform winter tire chain up as per company procedure.
• Professional demeanor under stressful situations with a customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Transfer trailers to Interior and Delta areas per business needs, operating the vehicle safely at all times.
• Comply with road rules, company policies and procedures while performing duties.
• Maintain teamwork and customer service standards in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Class 1 license

Clean driving record

LCV certification

Winter tire chain-up

Lift up to 80 lbs

Communication skills

Time management

Safety oriented

Team player

Self-directed

Night/weekend availability

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...

Do you like being able to come home at the end of your shift and are you ready for a new challenge? If so, Gordon Food Service could be the place for you!

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
• Schedule: 4 x 10 | Floater | 5:00PM Start Time
• This position is based out of Kamloops
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• FULL flex benefits program
• Company matching RRSP
• Profit Sharing
• 129 year, family owned and operated company history
• Guaranteed to be home every day!
• Family culture and advancement opportunities

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract
• LCV Certification Required (In-house Training Provided for Successful Applicants)
  • (Min. 2 years of driving experience; Min. 150,000kms driven on a tractor trailer)
• Must be able to perform winter tire chain up as per company procedure
• Mountain driving and highway driving experience is preferred
• Eligibility for bonding and transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) certification
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Safe operation of all equipment and 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 and customer service focus
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to lift, load, push, pull and carry items up to 80 lbs
• Ability to work independently as well as assist team members when necessary
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Availability for nights, weekends and statutory holidays

Duties & Responsibilities

The Transfer Driver will be responsible for transferring trailers to areas in the Interior and Delta as per business needs. The Transfer 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.

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.

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.