Transfer Driver (Short-Haul)
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Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us and wehave an amazing story to share. Heres a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. Theres a seat at our table for you...
Division: British Columbia
Position: Transfer Driver (Short Haul) - Kelowna
Schedule: 4 x 10 Floater 4:00PM Start Time
What We Offer:
Starting hourly rate of $24.11
Medical Dental Prescription Drug and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
FULL flex benefits program
Steel toe boot reimbursement
Company matching RRSP
Profit Sharing
125 years family owned and operated company history
Local routes --> guaranteed to be home every day!
Family culture and advancement opportunities
Position Overview
The Transfer Driver will be responsible for the delivery of trailers over established routes to be based out of Kelowna and surrounding areas. The successful applicant will be compensated by the daily contract rate.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Transfer Driver will be responsible for transferring trailers to areas in the Interior and Delta as per business needs. The Transfer Driver 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 drivers license and a clean drivers abstract
LCV Certification Required (In-house Training Provided for Successful Applicants)
(Min. 2 years of driving experience; Min. 150000kms driven on a tractor trailer)
Must be able to perform winter tire chain up as per company procedure
Mountain driving and highway driving experience is preferred
Eligibility for bonding and transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) certification
Excellent communication and time management skills
Safe operation of all equipment and 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 and customer service focus
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to lift load push pull and carry items up to 60 lbs
Ability to work independently as well as assist team members when necessary
High School Diploma or equivalent
No formal written discipline
Availability for nights weekends and statutory holidays
#GFSCA
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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Required Experience:
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About Company
Gordon Food Service is a prominent family-owned food distributor in Grand Rapids, MI, serving restaurants, healthcare, and schools.
