Local Class 5 Delivery Driver

What We Offer:

• Starting rate $24.72 and reach top rate $30.49 in 1 year!
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• FULL flex benefits program
• Company matching RRSP
• Profit Sharing
• 129 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

Schedule: Night Shift | 5 days x 8 hrs | Monday - Saturday | Start time between 5PM - 9PM

Position Summary:

Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) non-commercial customers through courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of GFS products.  Serves as liaison between GFS management and customers. Communicates customer issues and concerns.  Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail with working knowledge of refrigerated, delivery Vans over 10001 lb GCVW but less than 26001 lb GCVW.  

Works on a Sales Service route as a helper as needed, when Van loads are not available. Must pass the required sales service representative physical ability test for area hired.

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.
• 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:

• Must possess a valid Class 5 License.
• Ability to adhere to all safety/compliance regulations and procedures.
• Ability to deal effectively with customers and the public. 
• 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.