Driver Helper (Driver in Training)

Position Summary:

This Driver Helper role is typically an interim assignment intended to position employees for potential long-term success. There will be an expectation for the employee to a obtain a Class 1 license, if not currently licensed.  The required time for the employee to obtain the license may vary according to divisional needs. GFS will assist the successsful candidate through the GFS MELT Program to obtain their Calss 1 license if all requirements are met. This position is based out of Kelowna.

What We Offer:

• Hourly rate starts at $24.11

• 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

• Family culture and advancement opportunities

Essential Functions:

• Assists driver to ensure safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.

• Builds and maintains courteous customer relationships.

• Completes check-ins in a timely manner with no errors.

• Collaborates with management and Sales Service Representative / Driver to communicate customer concerns.

• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other GFS employees.

• Provides Sales Service Representative / Driver assistance with paperwork to include register, credits, pick-ups.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to perform repetitive heavy lifting, pushing and pulling tasks up to 90lbs.

• Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.

• Ability to display customer service in a courteous, friendly manner

• Accurately collects customer payments. Safeguards company funds and follows GFS banking policy

• Performs proper equipment maintenance, monitors reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in timely manner.

• Collaborates with management and drivers to communicate customer concerns

• Must obtain class 1 learners within 3 months of employment  

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.