AZ Transit Driver

Gordon Food Service•Sudbury, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 working knowledge of refrigerated van.

Requirements

Valid AZ driver’s license with a clean commercial driver’s abstract
Valid Class 1 license is a MUST
A minimum of 2 years of AZ driving experience is required.
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, pulling of product.

Nice To Haves

Previous professional driving experience is preferred
Ability to work in a variety of weather, temperature and road conditions

Responsibilities

Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
Transports loaded and empty trailers from GFS Distribution Centers or from point-to-point via night transit in a timely manner.
Collaborates with the Supervisor and Leadership and/or dispatcher for work assignments, changes in assignments and on-time delivery performance.
Perform proper equipment maintenance, monitor reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in timely manner.
Complete 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. Manage paperwork to include register, credits, pick-ups, etc
Develop and maintain 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.