AZ Local Delivery Driver

Gordon Food Service • Ajax, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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Position: AZ Local Delivery Driver (Ajax, ON)
Schedule: 4 to 6AM Start time, 4 to 5 Days per week

Position Overview
The AZ Local Delivery Driver will be responsible for covering delivery shifts out of Ajax.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED