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...
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:
Responsible for all Transportation support services for Gordon Food Service. This will include maintaining improving and constructing departmental business processes.
Schedule: This is a fully in-office role five days per week with a scheduled workday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Essential Functions:
Compiles weekly paperwork for Transportation employees and submits to payroll to ensure accurate pay on time.
Answers emails to resolve problems or concerns for Drivers/Reps/Customers.
Maintains trip reports and mileage records and reports changes.
Provide Sales Service Drivers and helpers with the necessary paperwork and assets for completing their daily tasks
Driver check in/out
Keys control (Tractor & Store)
Record keeping of assets coming in and out of the office
Processing route paperwork including checking for completion
Documenting deficient paperwork
Communicating late routes via email to sales/customer care/transportation/ELT
Highlight and record concerns and issues through the Customer & Driver Experience Tracker
Tracking incoming uniform packages and ensuring they are distributed to the correct individuals
Other duties as assigned
Adhere to the policies and procedures of Gordon Food Service
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Demonstrated experience working in an effective results-focused team environment.
Proven ability to organize and manage time effectively handling multiple projects and deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail Sheets Docs Forms Slides etc.).
Demonstrated problem-solving skills for developing innovative solutions.
Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities requiring ingenuity and innovation.
Flexibility to work weekends and statutory holidays as required subject to change based on business needs.
Education and Experience:
High School / Equivalent
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 and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.
Required Experience:
IC
Gordon Food Service is a prominent family-owned food distributor in Grand Rapids, MI, serving restaurants, healthcare, and schools.