Seasonal Class 1 Transit Driver

Benefits

• Average rate of $24per hour and Pay for Performance incentives
• Initial paid training
• 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

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 a working knowledge of refrigerated van equipment.

• Ensure safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
• Transport loaded and empty trailers from GFS Distribution Centers or from point-to-point via night transit in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the Manager, Assistant Transportation Manager and/or dispatcher for work assignments, changes in assignments and on-time delivery performance.
• Perform all transit functions by the 90th day of employment.
• Deliver to volume customers and present a positive image in customer service while making deliveries.
• Perform proper equipment maintenance, monitor reefer temperature, and report mechanical issues and damages in a timely manner.
• Complete daily check‑ins in a timely manner with no errors.
• Collaborate with management and sales representatives to communicate customer concerns.
• Perform daily pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Complete the check‑in process accurately and on time.
• Manage paperwork to include registers, credits, pick‑ups, etc.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with other GFS employees.
• Maintain peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas.
• Attend department meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Valid Class1 license.
• Super B train experience preferred.
• 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, and pulling of product.

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.

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