Local Class 1 Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service - Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Flexible benefits program

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Advancement opportunities

Family culture

Long company history (128 years)

Job summary

Gordon Food Service Canada is seeking a delivery associate to ensure timely, accurate deliveries and serve as a liaison between management and customers. You will operate delivery vans and CMVs, perform pre/post trip inspections, and maintain paperwork while upholding safety and professional conduct.

The role requires a valid Class 1 license, strong communication, and the ability to work early mornings with 4x10 schedules.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class 1 License.
• Adhere to safety/compliance regulations and procedures.
• Maintain a professional appearance with GFS uniform.
• Punctuality, problem solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Goal oriented with a positive attitude.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries.
• Build and maintain good customer relationships; demonstrate self-control.
• Collect customer payments and safeguard company funds.
• Perform all Sales Service functions by the 90th day of employment.
• Maintain equipment; monitor reefer temperature and report issues.
• Complete daily check-ins accurately and on time.
• Communicate customer concerns with management and sales reps.
• Perform daily pre/post trip inspections and manage paperwork.

Skills

Valid Class 1 License

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

On-board computer

Handheld scanner

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...

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• FULL flex benefits program
• Company matching RRSP
• Family culture
• Advancement opportunities
• Profit Sharing
• 128 year, family owned and operated company history

Position Summary

Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) customers through courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of GFS products. Serves as liaison between GFS management and customers. Communicates all customer issues and concerns. Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail, safe work habits, working knowledge of Tractor-Trailer, refrigerated van and the ability to deal effectively with customers and the public. Must pass the required sales service representative physical ability test for area hired.

Schedule

Day Shift | Starting between 3AM - 7AM | Monday - Saturday | 4 Days x 10 Hours

Essential Functions

• Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
• Build and maintain good customer relationships. Demonstrates self-control.
• Accurately collects customer payments. Safeguards company funds and follows GFS banking policies.
• Performs all Sales Service functions by the 90th day of employment.
• Performs proper equipment maintenance, monitors reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in a timely manner.
• Completes 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. Manages paperwork to include register, credits, pick-ups, etc
• Develops and maintains 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

• Must have a valid Class 1 License.
• Ability to adhere to all safety/compliance regulations and procedures.
• Must maintain a professional appearance wearing the GFS uniform.
• 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 read, write, understand and communicate in the English language.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this job including lifting, pushing, pulling of product.

Equipment / Tools / Technology

• Ability to operate on-board computer and handheld scanner.
• Ability to operate a delivery van and tractor-trailer CMV
• Must be able to operate a two-wheeled hand truck with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.
• Uses two-wheeled hand truck and other safety equipment to aid in the lifting and carrying of products averaging 50 pounds.
• Some basic knowledge of computer operations.

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.