Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about
opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick
glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry.
There's 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: Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) customers
through courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries of GFS products. Serves as
liaison between GFS management and customers. Communicates all customer issues
and concerns. Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner
demonstrating attention to detail, safe work habits, working knowledge of
Tractor-Trailer, refrigerated van and the ability to deal effectively with
customers and the public. Must pass the required sales service representative
physical ability test for area hired. Essential Functions: Ensures safe,
accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products. 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. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Must
have a valid Class 1 License. Ability to adhere to all safety/compliance
regulations and procedures. Must maintain a professional appearance wearing the
GFS uniform. This position requires punctuality, problem solving and attention
to detail. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability
to work independently and also function in a team environment. Must be goal
oriented with a positive “can-do” attitude. Ability to read, write, understand
and communicate in the English language. Ability to meet the physical demands of
this job including lifting, pushing, pulling of product. Equipment / Tools /
Technology: Ability to operate on-board computer and handheld scanner. Ability
to operate a delivery van and tractor-trailer CMV Must be able to operate a
two-wheeled hand truck with a load weighing up to 350 pounds. Uses two-wheeled
hand truck and other safety equipment to aid in the lifting and carrying of
products averaging 50 pounds. Some basic knowledge of computer operations. 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 talentcanada@gfs.com
and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Job Alerts are
unavailable at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience. Since our 1897
founding, Gordon Food Service has grown to become the largest family-managed
broadline foodservice distribution company in North America. While we’ve been
growing pretty much continuously over these 120+ years, we’ve remained
consistent at the core of what and who we are: passionately committed to
customers and employees. Being part of Gordon Food Service means being part of
something important, something bigger than oneself. Join us.
