Transfer Driver (Short Haul)

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... Do you like being able to come home at the end of your shift and are you ready for a new challenge? If so, Gordon Food Service could be the place for you! What We Offer: Starting rate of $35.94, with potential to go to a top rate of $41.97 per hour after completing 12 months Schedule: 4 x 10 | Floater | 5:00PM Start Time Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment FULL flex benefits program Company matching RRSP Profit Sharing 129 year, family owned and operated company history Guaranteed to be home every day! Family culture and advancement opportunities Required Skills & Qualifications Valid Class 1 driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract LCV Certification Required (In-house Training Provided for Successful Applicants) (Min. 2 years of driving experience; Min. 150,000kms 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 80 lbs Ability to work independently as well as assist team members when necessary High School Diploma or equivalent Availability for nights, weekends and statutory holidays 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. We're a company with integrity at its core . We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. And because of this collaboration , we've created an atmosphere that's fun , supportive , and alive with energy ! We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next step will be contacted. 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.