Local Class 1 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...

Are you a Class 1/AZ Driver who is physically fit, enjoys delivering excellent customer service, and working with a great team? Do you like being able to come home at the end of your shift and are you ready for a new challenge? If so, Gordon Food Service could be the place for you!

What We Offer:

• Starting rate of $35.94, with potential to go to a top rate of $41.97 per hour after completing 12 months
• Schedule: 4 X 10 | Floater | 3:45am Start Time
• This postion is based out of Nanaimo
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• FULL flex benefits program
• Company matching RRSP
• Profit Sharing
• 129 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

What We Require:

• Valid Class 1 driver’s license with a clean commercial driver’s abstract
• Physically fit and able to repeatedly lift, stack, pull and carry heavy items (up to 80 lbs)
• Strong communication and customer service skills with English fluency
• Previous professional driving experience is preferred
• Ability to work in a variety of weather, temperature and road conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be goal oriented with a positive, “can do” attitude
• This position requires punctuality and attention to detail 
• Eligibility for bonding and transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) certification.
• 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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Availability for weekends and statutory holidays

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include correctly offloading product, recording of delivery information, accepting payment for goods when required, and ensuring operational vehicle safety in all aspects. The Delivery Service Representative is expected to operate the vehicle in a safe manner at all times, obeying all rules and regulations of the road, and following all appropriate company policies and procedures.

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.