Seasonal Transit Driver - Sydney

Gordon Food Service • Middle Cape, NS

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... The Position Summary states that the role 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. It also involves presenting a positive image when delivering to volume customers and operating GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner, demonstrating attention to detail, safe work habits, and working knowledge of a refrigerated van. For more than 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered uncompromised quality and heartfelt service, growing from a butter-and-egg delivery service into the largest family-operated foodservice business in North America, serving customers across the U.S. and Canada through its distribution network and over 180 retail stores.

Requirements

• Valid Class 1 license.
• 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.

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 Manager, Assistant Transportation Manager and/or dispatcher for work assignments, changes in assignments and on-time delivery performance.
• Ability to perform all transit functions by the 90th day of employment.
• Delivers volume customers and presents a positive image in customer service while making deliveries.
• 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.

Benefits

• Family culture
• Advancement opportunities
• 125 year, family owned and operated company history
• 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.
• Reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees