Driver, Transit

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

Job summary

A food service leader is seeking a dedicated driver in Lethbridge, Alberta. The successful candidate will transport loaded and empty trailers, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining a professional image. Applicants must have a valid Class 1 License and experience with LCV, alongside strong problem-solving skills and a positive attitude. This position offers starting pay of $26.00 per hour, increasing with experience, along with comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Starting rate of $26.00 per hour

Comprehensive health benefits

Company matching RRSP

Paid Family Responsibility time

Company provided uniforms and equipment

Qualifications

• Must reside in Lethbridge.
• Experience with LCV required.
• Able to meet physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
• Transport loaded and empty trailers.
• Collaborate with management for work assignments.
• Perform equipment maintenance and check-ins.
• Maintain relationships with GFS employees.

Skills

Valid Class 1 License

Punctuality

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to lift and move products

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 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.

Schedule

Sunday to Thursday, 5 x 8 hour shifts starting between 4 PM – 6 PM in Lethbridge, drive back to Calgary to swap out trailers and arrive back to Lethbridge with the next day’s deliveries.

What We Offer

• Starting rate of $26.00 per hour, move up to $36.30 per hour after 12 months!
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment.
• Company matching RRSP.
• Advancement opportunities.
• 128 years, family‑owned and operated company history.
• Benefits for you and your family after 30 DAYS!!
• Paid Family Responsibility time allowing for flexible discretionary allocation for personal & sick time.
• Company provided Uniforms & Personal Protective Equipment.
• Clean & Well Maintained Newer Equipment.
• Consistent year‑round work.
• Many more Discounts, Training and Opportunities!

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

• The successful candidate must reside in Lethbridge.
• Valid Class 1 License.
• LCV Experience Required.
• Successful candidate lives in the Lethbridge area.
• 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.
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