AZ Local Delivery Driver

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Position: AZ Local Delivery Driver (Ajax, ON)
Schedule: 5 to 6AM Start time, 4 to 5 Days per week
Position Overview
The AZ Local Delivery Driver will be responsible for covering delivery shifts out of Ajax.
What We Offer:
Starting hourly rate of $30.20 with increases with months of service!
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
125 year, family owned and operated company history
Family culture and advancement opportunities
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.
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)
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.
Performs proper equipment maintenance, monitors reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in a timely manner.
Completes 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. Manages paperwork to include register, credits, pick-ups, etc
Develops and maintains 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.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Valid Class 1 driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract
Proven ability of lifting, pushing and pulling up to 80 lbs
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
High School Diploma or equivalent
Availability for weekends
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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.
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