Job ID: R-32605
CA-Saskatchewan -Saskatoon

Drivers

Class 1 Delivery Driver – North Battleford

Full time

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

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Position: Class 1 Delivery Driver

Schedule: 4 X 10 Ā | Floater | Day Shifts | 5:00 AM starts

Position Overview

Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) customers through courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of GFS products.Ā  Serves as liaison between GFS management and customers. Communicates all customer issues and concerns.Ā  Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail, safe work habits, working knowledge ofĀ  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.

Successful candidate must live in or near North Battleford.

What We Offer:

  • Hourly rate starts at $29.00 with potential increment to $34.76 after 12 months of service

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

  • FULL flex benefits program

  • Company matching RRSP

  • Profit Sharing

  • 125-year, family-owned and operated company history

  • Family culture and advancement opportunities

  • Exciting performance-based incentive programs

  • PaidĀ  family responsibility time allowing for flexible discretionary allocation for personal & sick time

  • Safety Footwear & Cell Phone Allowances

  • Company Provided Uniforms & Personal Protective Equipment

  • Many more Discounts, Training and Opportunities!Ā 

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.Ā 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

  • Ability to adhere to all safety/compliance regulations and procedures.

  • Prior experience of physical labor is required.

  • Ability to meet the physical demands of this job including lifting, pushing, pulling of product up to 80 lbs.

  • Possession of valid Class 1 license with a clean abstract.

  • Availability for nights and Saturdays, including overnight routes

  • Must maintain a professional appearance wearing the GFS uniform.Ā 

  • 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.Ā Ā 

  • Must be goal oriented with a positive ā€œcan-doā€ attitude.

  • Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language.Ā Ā 

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 ā€œAccommodation Requestā€ in your subject line.

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