Local Class 5 Delivery Driver (Nights)

Gordon Food Service - Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution service in Alberta is seeking a Delivery Driver to ensure accurate, safe, and timely deliveries. The ideal candidate will have a Class 5 License and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining customer relationships, managing payments, and performing equipment maintenance. This position offers full flex benefits and advancement opportunities alongside a supportive family culture. Applicants with a problem-solving attitude who can work independently are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits

Company matching RRSP

Family culture

Advancement opportunities

Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to adhere to safety and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products safely and on time while maintaining a positive company image.
• Build and maintain customer relationships with self-control.
• Accurately collect payments and follow banking policies.

Skills

Valid Class 5 License

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Ability to work independently

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.

Schedule

Monday to Saturday | 4 x 10 hours starting between 5PM - 10PM

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

• Valid Class 5 License and a clean drivers abstract.
• 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.
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.