Local Class 1 Truck Driver

Digby, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 20, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Apply by: Nov 2, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Safely operate a straight truck or trailer on local urban, inter-urban, and rural routes, delivering food products and providing excellent customer service. Unload and move products into customer locations, verify deliveries, maintain route and delivery records, inspect the vehicle, and follow health and safety procedures.

Job details

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... Are you a Class 1/AZ Driver who is physically fit, enjoys delivering excellent customer service, and working with a great team? Do you like being able to come home at the end of your shift and are you ready for a new challenge? If so, Gordon Food Service could be the place for you! What We Offer Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment FULL flex benefits program Company matching RRSP Profit Sharing 129 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 What We Require Valid Class 1/AZ driver’s license with a clean commercial driver’s abstract Physically fit and able to repeatedly lift, stack, pull and carry heavy items (up to 80 lbs) Strong communication and customer service skills with English fluency Previous professional driving experience is preferred Ability to work in a variety of weather, temperature and road conditions Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Ability to work independently and in a team environment Must be goal oriented with a positive, “can do” attitude This position requires punctuality and attention to detail Responsibilities Include Providing exceptional service to build and maintain quality customer relationships 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) Operating straight trucks or trailers safely and professionally to transport goods and materials over urban, short inter-urban and rural routes Conducting routine pre/post-trip truck inspections and maintaining accurate records of delivery routes, temperature logs, count sheets and incident reporting Performing product delivery verification at the customer location and maintaining customer invoices Following health and safety and safe work procedures We're a company with integrity at its core. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. And because of this collaboration, we've created an atmosphere that's fun, supportive, and alive with energy! We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next step 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 talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. 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 talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid Class 1/AZ driver's license with a clean commercial driving abstract and be physically able to repeatedly handle loads of up to 80 pounds. Strong communication and customer service skills, English fluency, punctuality, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are required; professional driving experience is preferred.