Driver Helper (Driver in Training)

gfs; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Flex benefits program

Steel toe boot reimbursement

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

125+ years history

Family culture & advancement

Weekend & holiday availability

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in Kamloops, BC is seeking a Driver Helper (Driver in Training) to assist the driver with safe, timely deliveries while you work toward earning your Class 1 license through the MELT Program. This interim role is based out of Kamloops and includes a path to long-term advancement.

The position offers benefits after 30 days, a full flex benefits program, boot reimbursement, RRSP matching, profit sharing, and a culture that values family and opportunity.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a Class 1 learner's permit within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to perform repetitive heavy lifting up to 80 lbs.
• Valid Class 5 license and a safe, efficient delivery approach.
• Strong customer service orientation and cash handling when needed.
• Collaborates well with management, drivers, and sales/service teams.

Responsibilities

• Assists driver to ensure safe, accurate, timely deliveries of GFS products.
• Builds and maintains courteous customer relationships.
• Completes check-ins in a timely manner with no errors.
• Communicates customer concerns with management and driver team.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers and supports paperwork.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Class 5 license

Customer service

Payments handling

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Job description

Position: Driver Helper (Driver in Training) - Kamloops, BC

Schedule: 3 x 12 | Floater | 4:30 AM starts

Position Summary:

This Driver Helper role is typically an interim assignment intended to position employees for potential long-term success. There will be an expectation for the employee to a obtain a Class 1 license, if not currently licensed. The required time for the employee to obtain the license may vary according to divisional needs. GFS will assist the successsful candidate through the GFS MELT Program to obtain their Calss 1 license if all requirements are met. This position is based out of Kamloops.

What We Offer:

• Hourly rate starts at $24.11


• 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 plus years, family-owned and operated company history


• Family culture and advancement opportunities


• Availability on weekends and statutory holidays

Essential Functions:

• Assists driver to ensure safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.


• Builds and maintains courteous customer relationships.


• Completes check‑ins in a timely manner with no errors.


• Collaborates with management and Sales Service Representative / Driver to communicate customer concerns.


• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other GFS employees.


• Provides Sales Service Representative / Driver assistance with paperwork to include register, credits, pick‑ups.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to perform repetitive heavy lifting, pushing and pulling tasks up to 80lbs.


• Have a valid class 5 license


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


• Ability to display customer service in a courteous, friendly manner


• Accurately collects customer payments. Safeguards company funds and follows GFS banking policy


• Performs proper equipment maintenance, monitors reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in timely manner.


• Collaborates with management and drivers to communicate customer concerns


• Must obtain class 1 learners within 3 months of employment

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.