Local Class 1 Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service - Canada; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $29.87/hr

Medical + dental benefits

EFAP benefits after 30 days

RRSP matching

Family culture

Advancement opportunities

Profit sharing

Job summary

Gordon Food Service - Canada in Medicine Hat is seeking a Delivery Associate to provide courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries and act as a liaison between customers and management. The role requires operating delivery vehicles, handling paperwork, and maintaining safety standards to build strong customer relationships.

You must reside in Medicine Hat and be available for early morning shifts. Responsibilities include daily vehicle inspections, using on-board computer and handheld scanner,

Qualifications

• Must comply with all safety and regulatory procedures.
• Maintain a professional appearance in Gordon Food Service uniform.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential.
• Strong problem-solving and written/verbal communication required.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent English communication skills required.
• Must be able to meet physical demands including lifting and carrying.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
• Build and maintain good customer relationships; demonstrate self-control.
• Accurately collect customer payments and safeguard funds.
• Perform Sales Service functions by the 90th day of employment.
• Operate and maintain equipment; monitor reefer temperature; report issues.
• Complete daily check-ins without errors and manage paperwork.
• Collaborate with management and sales to address customer concerns.
• Perform daily pre/post trip inspections and use safety equipment.

Skills

Safety compliance

Professional appearance

Punctuality

Problem solving

Effective communication

Independent and teamwork

English proficiency

Physical ability

Tools

Class 1 license

On-board computer

Handheld scanner

Delivery van

Tractor-trailer CMV

Two-wheeled hand truck (up to 350 lb)

Basic computer operations

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

• Starting rate of $29.87
• 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. The successful candidate must reside in Medicine Hat or surrounding area.

Schedule

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

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.
• Must reside in Medicine Hat or surrounding area.
• 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.

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.