Class 1 Professional Driver

Greater Vancouver Food Bank•Burnaby, BC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing healthy food to those in need. They support individuals through direct distribution in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, and the North Shore, as well as through over 160 agency partners locally and provincially. The GVFB's vision is a British Columbia where everyone has access to healthy food through efficient distribution, innovation, and partnerships. They are a winner of BC's Top Employers 2026 and a certified Living Wage Employer, committed to fair wages and good work standards. The Class 1 Professional Driver is a crucial role responsible for the movement of freight within the GVFB Distribution Network. This position acts as a brand ambassador, requiring excellent communication, a strong safety focus, and integral involvement in the GVFB’s logistics strategy. The driver will build relationships with donors and vendors, deliver to distribution sites, and provide warehouse support, including machinery operation and shipping/receiving. This is a multi-faceted, engaging role that requires a team player with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, a solid understanding of operations, and the ability to champion the GVFB.

Requirements

BC Class 1 driver’s license;
3 years Commercial Driving experience;
Provide 3 years Insurance Claims History and 3 years clean Drivers Abstract;
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint, and iOS;
Flexibility around work hours, including occasional evenings and weekends as required, shifts may be subject to change;
Work hours to shift as required to accommodate regional or provincial deliveries as needed.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience operating industrial machinery in a warehouse environment is advantageous;

Responsibilities

Operate all varieties of vehicles such as vans, medium-duty trucks, and tractor-trailer units to pick up and deliver food products locally, regionally, and provincially;
Complete comprehensive pre-trip and post-trip inspections, report defects and damage of the vehicles to ensure safety and reliability using digital inspection technology;
Thorough understanding of Commercial Driving and all safety regulations;
Load and Unload vans or trucks, with an understanding of weight capacities, to maximize efficiency and load distribution;
Prepare, check, weigh, load, and ship all assigned orders, ensuring proper paperwork or data entry is completed;
Coordinate with the Shipper/Receiver and assist in other areas of the warehouse as necessary, including but not limited to, operating industrial machinery, distributing food, shipping and receiving, storing, order picking, sorting, cleaning, and data entry;
Inspect and count inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy, food quality and/or damages;
Ensure all product returns are put away correctly in the warehouse, following internal processes for supplies, nutrient recovery, fresh, dry, and frozen product;
Keep up to date with all internal operations processes and assist and provide training to other Drivers as needed;
Ensure functional areas and vehicles are kept clean and always organized;
Communicate and liaise with Driver Team Lead and/or Logistics Assistant Manager, as well with vendors, donors, and distribution partners as needed;
Other duties as assigned by the Logistics Assistant Manager.

Benefits

Extended healthcare
Dental
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer match up to 7%
Three weeks paid vacation annually
Two paid personal days
Paid birthday day off
$1,600 towards professional development after three months of employment
$850 of professional development funds can be utilized towards wellness initiatives
Inclusive office environment
Excellent Skytrain accessibility
Free parking on-site