AZ Local Delivery Driver

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...

The successful candidate should reside in Ottawa

Position Overview

The AZ Local Delivery Driver will be responsible for covering delivery shifts out of Ottawa.

What We Offer:

• 4 day work week (Saturdays & 3 other days TBD)

• 4:00am-6:00am Starting time

• Starting hourly rate of $31.11 with increases with months of service!

• 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

• 125 year, family owned and operated company history

• Family culture and advancement opportunities

Required Skills & Qualifications:

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

• Manually sorting and unloading food products and hand-wheeling them into the customer locations with the use of ramps and occasionally stairs (approx. 600 - 1000 cases/shift)

• 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

We're a company with integrity at its core.  We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right.  And because of this collaboration, we've created an atmosphere that's fun, supportive, and alive with energy!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next step 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.

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.