Local Class 1 Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay CAD 35.15–39.91 per hour

Class 1 retention bonus

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, EF

benefits after 30 days

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Family culture

Advancement opportunities

Full flex benefits

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in Grande Prairie, AB is hiring a Local Class 1 Delivery Driver. The role involves on-time deliveries, maintaining customer relationships, and safe operation of GFS equipment, including tractor-trailer and refrigerated van.

You will handle daily checks, paperwork, and coordinate with management to resolve issues. Starting pay is competitive with top rate reached in 1 year; retention bonuses and comprehensive benefits after 30 days support a stable career with opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class 1 License.
• Candidate must reside in Grande Prairie, AB.
• Ability to lift up to 350 pounds and operate safety equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Able to perform daily pre/post trip inspections and basic paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GFS products accurately and on time.
• Build and maintain good customer relationships.
• Safely operate the tractor-trailer, refrigerated van, and equipment.
• Perform daily pre/post trip inspections and report issues.
• Process customer payments and manage related paperwork.
• Communicate customer concerns to management and sales staff.

Skills

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Punctuality

Communication

Teamwork

English language

Tools

On-board computer

Handheld scanner

Delivery vehicle operation

CMV (tractor-trailer)

Job description

Local Class 1 Delivery Driver### Local Class 1 Delivery DriverApply: Grande Prairie, Alberta: Full time: Posted Today: R-59721Welcome 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:*** **Starting rate of $35.15, reaching top rate of $39.91 in 1 year!*** **Class 1 Retention Bonus:** Earn an extra $8,000 during your first year, on top of hitting top rate!* 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 ***\\*\\*Internal candidates at Gordon Food Service are eligible for relocation assistance\\*\\**** **Schedule:** Day Shift | Monday - Saturday **|** 4 Days x 10 Hours | Starting between 4AM - 7AM **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 roa test for area hired. **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:*** 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:*** **Must have a valid Class 1 License.*** The successful candidate must reside in Grande Prairie.* 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.