Local Class 1 Delivery Driver

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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

Schedule : Monday - Friday 4 days x 10 Hours Starting between 4AM - 6AM

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. The successful candidate must reside in Cranbrook or surrounding area.

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 90 th day of employment.

Performs proper equipment maintenance monitors reefer temperature and reports mechanical issues and damages in a timely manner.

Completes 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. Manages paperwork to include register credits pick-ups etc

Develops and maintains 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 :

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.

Equipment / Tools / Technology :

Must have a valid Class 1 license.

Must reside in Cranbrook or surrounding area.

Ability to operate on-board computer and handheld scanner.

Ability to operate a delivery van and tractor-trailer CMV

Must be able to operate a two-wheeled hand truck with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.

Uses two-wheeled hand truck and other safety equipment to aid in the lifting and carrying of products averaging 50 pounds.

Some basic knowledge of computer operations.

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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 and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience,Talent Management,Customer Service,Communication skills,Basic Math,Box Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Delivery Driver Experience,Driving,Heavy Lifting,Cash Handling,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1