Position : Transit Driver
Schedule :
Starting out of Gormley on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Night Shifts | 5 - 7PM starting time
Position Summary :
Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) while transporting loaded and empty trailers from GFS Distribution Centers or from point-to-point via night transit in a timely manner. Presents a positive image when delivering to our volume customers. Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail, safe work habits, and working knowledge of refrigerated van.
What We Offer :
Starting hourly rate of $31.11
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
125 year, family owned and operated company history
Family culture and advancement opportunities
Skills, Knowledge and Ability Required :
Valid AZ driver’s license with a clean commercial driver’s abstract
Previous professional driving experience is preferred
Ability to work in a variety of weather, temperature and road conditions
Essential Functions :
Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
Transports loaded and empty trailers from GFS Distribution Centers or from point-to-point via night transit in a timely manner.
Collaborates with the Supervisor and Leadership and / or dispatcher for work assignments, changes in assignments and on-time delivery performance.
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 :
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 meet the physical demands of this job including lifting, pushing, pulling of product.
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AZ Transit Truck Driver • Gormley, Ontario