Class 1 Short Haul Driver

Intercity Packers Ltd.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, EF

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Home daily

Flex benefits

Family culture

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Transfer Driver based in Kelowna to deliver trailers along established routes. The role emphasizes safety, timely transfers, and adherence to company policies.

You will be part of a team that values integrity, reliability, and customer service while ensuring home daily with a steady schedule. The successful candidate will hold a Class 1 license, TDG awareness, and strong driving experience in mountain and highway conditions.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and time management skills required.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs and operate safely in a fast-paced setting.
• TDG or bonding certification is favorable; training provided on in-house procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver trailers along established routes based out of Kelowna and surrounding areas.
• Operate vehicle safely and in compliance with company policies at all times.
• Collaborate with team to ensure timely and accurate transfer of goods.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Self-directed

Customer service

Physical strength 80 lbs

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 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

Position Overview

The Transfer Driver will be responsible for the delivery of trailers over established routes to be based out of Kelowna and surrounding areas. The successful applicant will be compensated by the daily contract rate.

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 are 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!

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.

For more than 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered uncompromised quality and heartfelt service. From a butter-and-egg delivery service, it has grown into the largest family-operated foodservice business in North America. Today, the company serves customers from restaurants, to healthcare and education, across the U.S. and Canada through its distribution network and more than 180 retail stores.