Gordon Food Service

Broadline foodservice distributor serving operators

Local Class 1 Delivery Driver

Truck & Heavy Vehicle DrivingUpdated on Nov 5

Full-timeSaskatoon, SK, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must have a valid Class 1 license.
Adhere to all safety and compliance regulations and procedures.
Maintain a professional appearance while wearing the company uniform.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English.
Work independently and function in a team environment.
Meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting, pushing, and pulling products.
Operate an on-board computer and handheld scanner.
Operate a delivery van and tractor-trailer commercial motor vehicle.
Operate a two-wheeled hand truck with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.
Have basic knowledge of computer operations.

Responsibilities

Present a positive image to customers through courteous, on-time, and accurate product deliveries.
Serve as a liaison between company management and customers, communicating customer issues and concerns.
Operate company equipment professionally and safely, demonstrating attention to detail, safe work habits, working knowledge of tractor-trailers and refrigerated vans, and the ability to deal effectively with customers and the public.
Pass the required sales service representative physical ability test for the area hired.
Ensure safe, accurate, timely, and efficient product deliveries.
Build and maintain good customer relationships.
Accurately collect customer payments, safeguard company funds, and follow company banking policies.
Perform all sales service functions by the 90th day of employment.
Maintain equipment, monitor reefer temperature, and report mechanical issues and damages in a timely manner.
Complete daily check-ins in a timely manner without errors.
Collaborate with management and sales representatives to communicate customer concerns.
Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment; complete the check-in process accurately and on time; and manage paperwork, including registers, credits, and pickups.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with other employees.
Maintain peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas, and attend department meetings.
Use a two-wheeled hand truck and other safety equipment to assist with lifting and carrying products averaging 50 pounds.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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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

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.

Schedule: Day Shift | Starting between 3AM - 7AM | Monday - Saturday | 4 Days x 10 Hours

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 90th 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:

Must have a valid Class 1 License.
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.
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 [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

About the Company

Gordon Food Service

Broadline foodservice distributor serving operators

Gordon Food Service distributes a wide range of foodservice products to operators and runs more than 170 stores open to the public. It moves products through a distribution network and retail locations to meet the daily needs of restaurants, churches, caterers, and other operators. It differentiates itself as the largest family-operated broadline distributor in North America with a history dating to 1897, emphasizing people and offering stores with no membership requirements. Its goal is to help people enjoy good food by reliably supplying products and services that support the successes of its customers.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $6.1M
Headquarters: Wyoming, MI
Founded: 1897

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