Class 1 Local Delivery Driver at Gordon Food Service - Canada

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Division: British Columbia

Position: Delivery Service Representative (Kelowna)

Schedule: 3 X 12 with a third week rotation | Floater | 4:30am Start Time

Position Overview

The Delivery Service Rep. will be responsible for covering delivery shifts out of Kelowna and assist with surrounding areas when needed.

What We Offer

• Starting rate of $35.94, with potential to go to a top rate of $41.97 per hour after completing 12 months
• Performance incentives available after 3 months
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• FULL flex benefits program
• Steel toe boot reimbursement
• Company matching RRSP
• Profit Sharing
• 125 year, 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

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include correctly offloading product, recording of delivery information, accepting payment for goods when required, and ensuring operational vehicle safety in all aspects. The Delivery Service Representative is expected to operate the vehicle in a safe manner at all times, obeying all rules and regulations of the road, and following all appropriate company policies and procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract.
• 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 and to lift up to 80 lbs on frequent basis
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Availability for weekends and statutory holidays

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 [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.