Driver, Transit

Gordon Food Service; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a qualified individual in Grande Prairie for the position of Driver. The role involves transporting loaded and empty trailers safely while ensuring timely deliveries. Candidates must possess a Class 1 and LCV License and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. A positive attitude and ability to meet physical demands are essential. Join a company committed to an inclusive work environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 License required.
• LCV License is mandatory.
• Candidate must reside in Grande Prairie.
• LCV experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and timely deliveries of GFS products.
• Transport trailers from Distribution Centers.
• Collaborate with management and dispatchers.
• Perform daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicles.

Skills

Valid Class 1 License

LCV License

Punctuality

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Goal-oriented mindset

Physical ability to lift and move products

Job description

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Position Summary

Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) while transporting loaded and empty trailers from GFS Distribution Centers or from point‑to‑point via night transit in a timely manner. Presents a positive image when delivering to our volume customers. Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail, safe work habits, and working knowledge of refrigerated van.

Essential Functions

• Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
• Transports loaded and empty trailers from GFS Distribution Centers or from point‑to‑point via night transit in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with the Manager, Assistant Transportation Manager and/or dispatcher for work assignments, changes in assignments and on‑time delivery performance.
• Ability to perform all transit functions by the 90th day of employment.
• Delivers volume customers and presents a positive image in customer service while making deliveries.
• Perform proper equipment maintenance, monitor reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in timely manner.
• Complete 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. Manage paperwork to include register, credits, pick‑ups, etc.
• Develop and maintain 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.
• Must possess a LCV License.
• The successful candidate must reside in Grande Prairie.
• LCV Experience Required.
• 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 meet the physical demands of this job including lifting, pushing, pulling of product.

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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.
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.