Driver, Delivery Service Representative

Gordon Food Service; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Alberta is seeking a full-time Delivery Driver. In this role, you will ensure timely deliveries, maintain customer relationships, and operate equipment safely. Candidates must hold a valid Class 1 License and demonstrate strong communication skills. The ideal candidate is punctual, goal-oriented, and capable of lifting heavy products. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull products up to 350 pounds.
• Must have a clean driver’s abstract.
• Must maintain a professional appearance wearing the uniform.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, accurate, and timely deliveries of products.
• Build and maintain good customer relationships.
• Perform daily vehicle and equipment inspections.

Skills

Valid Class 1 License

Punctuality

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to work independently and in a team

Tools

On-board computer

Handheld scanner

Delivery van

Tractor-trailer CMV

Job description

Overview

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Position Summary

Position Summary :

Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) customers through courteous on-time and accurate deliveries of GFS products. Serves as liaison between GFS management and customers. Communicates all customer issues and concerns. Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail safe work habits working knowledge of Tractor-Trailer refrigerated van and the ability to deal effectively with customers and the public. Must pass the required sales service representative physical ability test for area hired.

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 90 th 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.
• Perform 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.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Valid Class 1 License with a clean drivers abstract
• Ability to adhere to all safety / compliance regulations and procedures.
• Must maintain a professional appearance wearing the GFS uniform.
• This position requires punctuality problem solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and also function in a team environment.
• Must be goal oriented with a positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to read write understand and communicate in the English language.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this job including lifting pushing pulling of product.

Equipment / Tools / Technology

• Ability to operate on-board computer and handheld scanner.
• Ability to operate a delivery van and tractor-trailer CMV
• Must be able to operate a two-wheeled hand truck with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.
• Uses two-wheeled hand truck and other safety equipment to aid in the lifting and carrying of products averaging 50 pounds.
• Some basic knowledge of computer operations.

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1

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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