Driver Helper (Driver in Training)

Kelowna - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Position: Driver Helper (Driver in Training) - Kelowna

Schedule: 4 x 10 as Driver Helper 3 x 12 as Driver in Training Floater 4:30 AM starts

What We Offer:

Starting hourly rate of $23.41
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

Position Overview

This position rides with the Class 1 Local Delivery Driver on established routes to ensure accurate on-time delivery for GFS customers within standard operating procedures. This person is expected to obtain its Class 1 Learner license within 3 months of hire and go through MELT program (at the cost of GFS) to become a Class 1 Local Delivery Driver in GFS. You will start as a Driver Helper working 4 x 10 hours shift and once you are enrolled into our MELT program you will then be switched to 3 x 12 hours shift.

Shifts will be based out of Kelowna. Will be assigned to work at other depots near Kelowna as per business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include correctly offloading product to customer location assisting the Class 1 Local Delivery Driver with product delivery and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Ability to lift load push pull and carry items up to 60 lbs
Valid Class 5 license
Ability to work independently as well as assist team members when necessary
Excellent communication and time management skills
Safe operation of all equipment
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Professional demeanor and customer service focus
Ability to excel in a fast paced physically demanding position
Be a team player and model the GFS Cornerstone Values
Consistent on-time attendance
Availability for weekends and statutory holidays.

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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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