Courier Driver

Job summary

The Courier Driver is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely delivery of food service products to customers while maintaining professional relationships. They must also perform vehicle inspections, manage delivery paperwork, and collaborate with management to address customer concerns.

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... What We Offer: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment FULL flex benefits program Company matching RRSP Family culture Advancement opportunities Profit Sharing 128 year, family owned and operated company history Position Summary: Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) non-commercial customers through courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of GFS products. Serves as liaison between GFS management and customers. Communicates customer issues and concerns. Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail with working knowledge of refrigerated, delivery Vans over 10001 lb GCVW but less than 26001 lb GCVW. Works on a Sales Service route as a helper as needed, when Van loads are not available. Must pass the required sales service representative physical ability test for area hired. Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday | Night Shift | 5 Days x 8 Hours | Starting at 9PM Essential Functions: Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products. Build and maintain good customer relationships. Demonstrates self-control. Accurately collects customer payments. Safeguards company funds and follows GFS banking policies. Performs all Sales Service functions by the 90th day of employment. 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. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Must have a valid Class 5 license. Ability to adhere to all safety/compliance regulations and procedures. Ability to deal effectively with customers and the public. Must maintain a professional appearance wearing the GFS uniform. This position 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 read, write, understand and communicate in the English language. Ability to meet the physical demands of this job including lifting, pushing, pulling of product. 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.

What you’ll do

The Courier Driver is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely delivery of food service products to customers while maintaining professional relationships. They must also perform vehicle inspections, manage delivery paperwork, and collaborate with management to address customer concerns.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license and the ability to operate delivery vans within specified weight classes. The role requires physical stamina for lifting and moving products, as well as strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Prescription drug • EFAP benefits • Flex benefits program • Company matching RRSP • Profit sharing

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Delivery operations
• Customer service
• Vehicle inspection
• Equipment maintenance
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Safety compliance
• Payment collection
• Documentation management
• Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Equipment Maintenance
• Self-Control
• Management
• Food Services
• English Language
• Sales
• Problem Solving
• Medical Prescription
• Punctuality
• Refrigerated Trucking
• Detail Oriented
• Goal-Oriented

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Trades
• Driver/Courier
• Courier / Messenger
• Messengers, Package Deliverers and Luggage Porters
• Driver/Sales Workers