Driver Helper / Swamper

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

Job summary

A leading food service company seeks a Driver Helper in Delta. This role involves assisting the delivery driver on established routes, ensuring accurate and timely deliveries. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and be able to handle physically demanding tasks. Competitive hourly rate of $23.41 and comprehensive benefits after 30 days. Local routes guarantee being home every day, promoting a family culture and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Starting hourly rate of $23.41

Performance incentives

Medical, dental, and prescription drug benefits

Full flex benefits program

Steel toe boot reimbursement

Company matching RRSP

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a driver helper or swamper.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Safe operation of all equipment.

Responsibilities

• Offload product to customer location.
• Assist local delivery driver with product delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to lift and carry items up to 60 lbs

Communication skills

Time management skills

Team player

Positive attitude

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...

Position: Driver Helper / Swamper (Delta)

Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday | Night shifts (8pm start time)

Position Overview

This position rides with the Class 1 Local Delivery Driver on established routes to ensure accurate, on-time delivery for GFS customers within standard operating procedures. Shifts will be based out of Delta.

What We Offer

• Starting hourly rate of $23.41

• Performance incentives available after 3 months

• 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 year, family-owned and operated company history

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

• Family culture and advancement opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include correctly offloading product to customer location, assisting the Class 1 Local Delivery Driver with product delivery and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven ability to lift, load, push, pull and carry items up to 60 lbs

• 2 years of experience working as driver helper or swamper

• Ability to work independently as well as assist team members when necessary

• Excellent communication and time management skills

• Safe operation of all equipment

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude

• Professional demeanor and customer service focus

• Ability to excel in a fast paced, physically demanding position

• Be a team player and model the GFS Cornerstone Values

• Consistent on-time attendance

• Availability for weekends and statutory holidays.

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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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