Class 1 Local Delivery Driver

Full time

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North Saanich, British Columbia

The successful candidate should reside in Victoria

Division: British Columbia

Position: Class 1 Delivery Service Representative (Team 51 – Victoria)

Schedule: 4 X 10 | Floater | 3:45 AM Start Time

Position Overview

The Class 1 Local Delivery Driver will be responsible for covering delivery shifts out of Victoria.

What We Offer:

Hourly rate starts at $34.89 with potential growth to $40.75 after 12 months of employment
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
FULL flex benefits program
Steel toe boot reimbursement
Company matching RRSP
Profit Sharing
125 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

Duties & Responsibilities:

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.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Valid Class 1 driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract
Proven ability of lifting, pushing and pulling up to 80 lbs
Eligibility for bonding and transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) certification
Excellent customer service skills
Strong mechanical aptitude
A high level of integrity and a strong work ethic, able to work with little supervision and be self-directed
Professional demeanor under stressful situations
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
High School Diploma or equivalent
Availability for weekends

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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 talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

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