Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) while transporting loaded and empty trailers from GFS Distribution Centers or from point-to-point via night transit in a timely manner. Presents a positive image when delivering to our volume customers.   Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail, safe work habits, and working knowledge of refrigerated van. 

Schedule: Sunday to Thursday, 5 x 8 hour shifts starting between 4PM - 6PM in Lethbridge, drive back to Calgary to swap out trailers and arrive back to Lethbridge with the next day's deliveries.

What We Offer:

• Starting rate of $26.00 per hour, move up to $36.30 per hour after 12 months!

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

• Company matching RRSP.

• Advancement opportunities.

• 128 years, family-owned and operated company history.

• Benefits for you and your family after 30 DAYS!!

• Paid Family Responsibility time allowing for flexible discretionary allocation for personal & sick time.

• Company provided Uniforms & Personal Protective Equipment.

• Clean & Well Maintained Newer Equipment.

• Consistent year-round work.

• Many more Discounts, Training and Opportunities!

Essential Functions:

•  Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.

• Transports loaded and empty trailers from GFS Distribution Centers or from point-to-point via night transit in a timely manner.

• Collaborates with the Manager, Assistant Transportation Manager and/or dispatcher for work assignments, changes in assignments and on-time delivery performance.

• Ability to perform all transit functions by the 90th day of employment.

• Delivers volume customers and presents a positive image in customer service while making deliveries. 

• 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:

• The successful candidate must reside in Lethbridge.

• Valid Class 1 License.

• LCV Experience Required.

• Successful candidate lives in the Lethbridge area.

• 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 meet the physical demands of this job including lifting, pushing, pulling of product.