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Gordon Food Service - Canada

AZ Transit Truck Driver

  • Owen Sound, ON, Canada

Starting hourly rate of $31.11 · Full-time

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Pay
Starting hourly rate of $31.11
Job type
Full-time
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Experience
A minimum of 2 years of AZ driving experience is required.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

Position: Transit Driver

Schedule

  • Starting out of Owen Sound on Sunday to Thursday (Subject to change as per business needs)
  • Night Shifts | Starting Time - 6:00PM (Subject to change as per business needs )

Position Summary

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.

What We Offer

  • Starting hourly rate of $31.11
  • 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
  • Family culture and advancement opportunities

Skills, Knowledge And Ability Required

  • Valid AZ driver’s license with a clean commercial driver’s abstract
  • Previous professional driving experience is preferred
  • Ability to work in a variety of weather, temperature and road conditions

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 Supervisor and Leadership and/or dispatcher for work assignments, changes in assignments and on-time delivery performance.
  • 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

  • Valid AZ license is a MUST
  • A minimum of 2 years of AZ driving experience is required.
  • 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.

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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Responsibilities

Transport loaded and empty trailers between distribution centers and customer locations safely, accurately, and on schedule. Inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment, monitor refrigerated trailer temperatures, complete required check-ins and paperwork, and communicate with dispatch, management, and customers.

Requirements

A valid AZ driver's license and at least two years of AZ driving experience are required; a clean commercial driving abstract and prior professional driving experience are preferred. Candidates must be punctual, detail-oriented, able to communicate effectively, work independently and as part of a team, handle varied road and weather conditions, and meet the physical demands of lifting, pushing, and pulling products.

Skills

  • AZ Commercial Driving
  • Safe Vehicle Operation
  • Trailer Transportation
  • Refrigerated Van Operation
  • Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Reefer Temperature Monitoring
  • Delivery Coordination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Teamwork
  • Physical Stamina
  • Paperwork Management

Benefits

  • Medical Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Flexible Benefits Program
  • Matching Registered Retirement Savings Plan
  • Profit Sharing
  • Advancement Opportunities

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Categories

  • Transportation
  • Logistics
  • Food & Beverage

Keywords

  • AZ Driver's License
  • Commercial Driving Abstract
  • Night Transit
  • Trailer Transportation
  • Distribution Centers
  • Refrigerated Van
  • Reefer Temperature Monitoring
  • Pre-Trip Inspection
  • Post-Trip Inspection
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Mechanical Issue Reporting
  • Delivery Performance
  • Customer Deliveries
  • Dispatch Coordination
  • Delivery Paperwork
  • Credits and Pickups
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Weather and Road Conditions
  • Physical Lifting
  • Food Service Distribution

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