Job Description
Are you an 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:
Skills, Knowledge and Ability Required:
Responsibilities Include:
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.
What We Offer:
- Pay: Average $30-32/hr in first year!
- Morning Shift: 3AM – 5AM Start Available
- Location: Ajax ON
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP benefits after 30 days of employment
- FULL flex benefits program
- Profit Sharing
- 125 years, 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
- 4 day work week with overtime opportunities (if applicable)
Skills, Knowledge and Ability Required:
- Valid Class 1/AZ 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
Responsibilities Include:
- Providing exceptional service to build and maintain quality customer relationships
- 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)
- Operating straight trucks or trailers safely and professionally to transport goods and materials over urban, short inter-urban and rural routes
- Conducting routine pre/post-trip truck inspections and maintaining accurate records of delivery routes, temperature logs, count sheets and incident reporting
- Performing product delivery verification at the customer location and maintaining customer invoices
- Following health and safety and safe work procedures
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.
Industry
Transportation
Partner ID
Duration
Tier
Ally
About Gordon Food Service/Gordon Service Alimentaire
A People-Focused Culture
Our culture has been forged through camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusion. Our business model is one of servant leadership. We best serve the customer by serving with great care those who serve our customers.
Career Areas
Whether you are looking to work with your hands in operations, jump in behind-the-scenes in the Home Office, or serve our customers directly in transportation and sales, we have a place for you! Search through our career areas below and if you find something you’re interested in, apply today!