Local Class 5 Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

EFAP benefits

RRSP matching

Family culture

Advancement opportunities

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in Saskatoon is seeking a Delivery Service Representative to provide courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of GFS products. You will act as a liaison between management and customers, communicate issues, operate equipment safely, and maintain records.

Requires a valid Class 5 license, ability to read/write in English, and strong attention to safety and detail in daily field operations.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid Class 5 driver license.
• Follows all safety/compliance rules and procedures.
• Maintains a professional appearance in Gordon Food Service uniform.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GFS products safely, accurately, and on time.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Collect payments and safeguard company funds per policies.
• Complete Sales Service tasks by the 90th day.
• Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections and report issues.
• Complete daily check-ins accurately and on time.

Skills

Valid Class 5 License

Safety compliance

Professional appearance

Punctuality

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Goal oriented

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Job description

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.

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.

• 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:

• Possesses a Valid Class 5 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.

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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