Local Class 1 Delivery Driver

What We Offer:

• Starting rate of $35.15, reaching top rate of $39.91 in 1 year!
• Class 1 Retention Bonus: Earn an extra $8,000 during your first year, on top of hitting top rate!
• 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

**Internal candidates at Gordon Food Service are eligible for relocation assistance**

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

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 roa 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.
• 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.
• The successful candidate must reside in Grande Prairie.
• 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.