High lift driver

Gate Gourmet Canada; Dorval; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Driver to join their team. This role involves ensuring the timely and accurate loading and unloading of catering materials for flights, adhering to safety and customer requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a clean driving record and a class 3 driver's license, along with strong communication skills in both English and French. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment while working rotating shifts that include weekends and holidays. Join a team that values respect, integrity, and teamwork, and contribute to making travel experiences memorable for customers.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record and current driver's license.
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload catering materials according to flight schedules.
• Conduct pre-trip checks and maintain cleanliness of vehicles.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in high-pressure situations

Multi-tasking abilities

Teamwork

Understanding specifications

Education

High school diploma

Accreditations in Math

Tools

Driver’s license, class 3

D/A card

Red Pass

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

Job Summary:

Reporting into the Supervisor, the Driver is responsible for the correct load/off-load of the vehicles according to flight schedules, loading lists, health, safety and customer requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Completes the gathering and fault free timely load / off-load of catering material, assuring complete load security, coordinating with all necessary departments and duty manager.
2. Completes the pre-trip truck checks, ensuring cleanliness and assumes responsibility for the driving of high-loader catering vehicle.
3. Loads and unloads aircraft in accordance with flight schedules, loading lists / labels and stowages in the correct galley positions and health and safety / customer requirements.
4. Liaises with the Transport Dispatcher in the case of injuries and accidents, absence of material, or any other irregular operations or block outs.
5. Uses in downtime accordance to the dispatcher (for example, wash, storage, vehicle, Pick & Pack, etc.)
6. Compliance with the regulations (Materials / Security / Country / Safety / SQOR / Company Rules and Procedures).

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma is required, with specific accreditations in Math
• Current driver's license, class 3
• Clean driving record
• Possession of a D/A card and of a Red Pass are considered an asset

Work Experience:

• Good command of the English and French language, both written and verbal
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience of working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

Job Requirements:

• Work 8 hours rotating shifts that will include weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Work overtime when required
• Arrive to work on-time
• Pass a criminal background check and driver’s abstract
• Complete paperwork
• Communicate with supervisors and co-workers
• Follow directions
• Work as a member of a team
• Must have a discipline free and excellent attendance record

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communicator (oral and written), who demonstrates sound judgment, tact, and works well in high-pressure situations.
• Current Driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
• Must have skill and ability to understand and read specifications.
• Able to handle multi-tasks and adapt to change.
• Self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in an environment that encourages and fosters teamwork, participation, creativity, honesty and mutual respect.
• Knowledge of safe lifting techniques, as regular and repetitive heavy lifting (approx. 50lbs) is required.
• Ability to work shift work
• This is a physically demanding position - Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
• Must be able to work at heights up to 20-25 feet

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position:

• We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity
• We communicate and keep each other informed
• We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team
• We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details
• We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes
• We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it
• We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Candidates will be required to go through a criminal background check.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other ground under applicable law.

Gate Gourmet Canada Inc. is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please inform our Recruitment Team if you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process.

If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!