Driver, Transit

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.

• Schedule :
• Sunday to Thursday, 5 x 8 hour shifts starting between 4PM - 6PM in Lethbridge, drive back to Calgary to swap out trailers and arrive back to Lethbridge with the next day's deliveries.
• What We Offer :
• Starting rate
• of $26.00 per hour, move up to $36.30 per hour after 12 months!
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment.
• Company matching RRSP.
• Advancement opportunities.
• 128 years, family-owned and operated company history.
• Benefits for you and your family after 30 DAYS!!
• Paid Family Responsibility time allowing for flexible discretionary allocation for personal & sick time.
• Company provided Uniforms & Personal Protective Equipment.
• Clean & Well Maintained Newer Equipment.
• Consistent year-round work.
• Many more Discounts, Training and Opportunities!
• 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 Manager, Assistant Transportation Manager and / or dispatcher for work assignments, changes in assignments and on-time delivery performance.
• Ability to perform all transit functions by the 90th day of employment.
• Delivers volume customers and presents a positive image in customer service while making deliveries.
• 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 :
• The successful candidate must reside in Lethbridge.
• Valid Class 1 License.
• LCV Experience Required.
• Successful candidate lives in the Lethbridge area.
• 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 meet the physical demands of this job including lifting, pushing, pulling of product.

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