Courier jobs in United States

Class 1 Local Delivery Driver

Employer: Gordon Food Service (GFS)

Terms:

• Job Location:
• Based at 10201A 100 Ave, Clairmont AB T8X 0M6
• Travel to various locations in Grande Prairie and surrounding areas
• Truck provided
• Local routes (guaranteed home every day)
• May occasionally be required to work in the Edmonton area if needed
  • Distribution centre located at 13511 163 St NW Edmonton AB T5V 0B5
  • Travel and living-out expenses covered, per company policy
• Salary:
  • $34.13 (starting) to $38.75/hour; Salary increases per company policy, after 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month employment, and annual reviews.
  • Performance incentives (after 3 months of employment)
• Benefits:
  • Disability, Dental, Extended Medical, Prescription Drug, and EFAP benefits (after 30 days of employment)
  • Full flex benefits program
  • Company matching RRSP
  • Profit-Sharing
  • Personal and sick days
• Company food purchase plan (discounts)
• Safety footwear and cell phone allowances
• Company-provided uniforms and personal protective equipment
• Training provided

Employment terms and conditions:

• Permanent
• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• 10-hour shifts, morning and day
• Weekend, Overtime and Statutory Holiday work may be required
• Vacancies: 2
• Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Requirements:

• Languages: English
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Credentials:

• Class 1 driver’s license
• Clean commercial driver’s abstract
• Must be able and willing to pass a company driving test

Physical Capabilities and Work Conditions:

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Repeatedly lift, stack, pull and carry heavy items of up to 80 lbs

Work Site Environment:

• Work in various weather, temperature and road conditions
• Exposure to and handling of all types of food products including seafood, meats, dairy, produce, spices, beverages and equipment

Personal Suitability:

• Client focus
• Goal-oriented
• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Punctuality
• Efficiency
• Reliability
• Motivated
• Analytical
• Effective communication
• Security and safety: Criminal record check

Duties:

• Providing exceptional service to build and maintain quality customer relationships
• Manually sorting and unloading food products and hand-wheeling them into the customer locations with the use of ramps and occasionally stairs (approx. 600 – 1000 cases/shift)
• Operating straight trucks and tractor trailers safely and professionally to transport goods and materials over urban, short inter-urban and rural routes
• Maneuvering and backing up heavy trucks or trailers at various delivery sites, including in narrow streets, back alleys, etc.
• Conducting routine pre/post-trip truck inspections and maintaining accurate records of delivery routes, temperature logs, count sheets and incident reporting
• Performing product delivery verification at the customer location and maintaining customer invoices
• Following health and safety and safe work procedures

How to apply:

• By E-mail: talentcanada@gfs.com

Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.