Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
9 days ago
Class 1 Local Delivery Driver

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...

Are you a Class 1 Driver who is physically fit, enjoys delivering excellent customer service, and working with a great team? Do you like being able to come home at the end of your shift and are you ready for a new challenge? If so, Gordon Food Service could be the place for you!

Hours Of Work:

● Typically 40 hours/week, with the opportunity for overtime

● Four (4) 10-hour days with 3 days off per week OR Three (3) 12-hour days with 4 days off per week

● Shifts and Start Time:

Shift: 3X12 with rotation day every 3rd week| Floater| 4 AM To 4 PM

What We Offer:

Starting rate of $32.76, Eligible to go to a top rate of $38.26 per hour after completing 12 months

Performance incentives available after 3 months

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

FULL flex benefits program

Steel toe boot reimbursement

Company matching RRSP

Profit Sharing

125 year, family-owned and operated company history

Pay for performance incentive program after 3 months

Local routes --> guaranteed to be home every day!

Family culture and advancement opportunities

What We Require:

Valid Class 1 driver’s license with a clean commercial driver’s abstract

Physically fit and able to repeatedly lift, stack, pull and carry heavy items (up to 80 lbs)

Strong communication and customer service skills with English fluency

Previous professional driving experience is preferred

Ability to work in a variety of weather, temperature and road conditions

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Must be goal-oriented with a positive, “can do” attitude

This position requires punctuality and attention to detail

Responsibilities Include:

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 or trailers safely and professionally to transport goods and materials over urban, short inter-urban and rural routes

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

We're a company with integrity at its core. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. And because of this collaboration, we've created an atmosphere that's fun, supportive, and alive with energy!

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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 talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

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