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Class 1 Delivery Driver

@ Gordon Food Service Canada Ltd.

Dartmouth, NS · Digby, NS

Full-time
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Overview

Gordon Food Service Canada Ltd. is hiring a full-time Class 1/AZ delivery driver for local routes that bring the driver home each day. The work involves delivering food products to customers, manually unloading and hand-wheeling cases, and completing inspections and delivery records. The posting offers medical, dental and prescription benefits after 30 days, a matching RRSP, profit sharing and a pay-for-performance incentive after 3 months.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver food products to customer locations on local routes
  • Manually unload and hand-wheel 600 to 1000 cases per shift
  • Operate straight trucks or trailers safely
  • Complete pre- and post-trip inspections and delivery records
  • Verify deliveries and maintain customer invoices

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Class 1/AZ licence with clean commercial abstract
  • Able to lift, stack, pull and carry up to 80 lbs
  • Strong English communication and customer service skills
  • Previous professional driving experience preferred
  • Able to work in varied weather and road conditions

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement planEmployee assistance
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-06-11
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentTransportation & driving
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingVehicle, Client sites, Warehouse
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 80 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsClean commercial driver's abstract
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Performance bonus

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Gordon Food Service Canada Ltd.

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We deliver excellence, expertise, & quality products our customers need for successful food operations & experiences.

Full company description

Gordon Food Service offers a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate. We partner with foodservice operations to provide the quality products and solutions our customers need to continue to drive their success. From remaining compliant with industry regulations to helping them plan their menu, we give them our best—so they can serve just that to their own customers. Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • Milton, ONT, CA
Other recorded names
  • Gordon Food Service - Canada
Specialties
  • restaurant supply
  • food and beverage distribution
  • food service
  • retail stores
  • and healthcare supply
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Gordon Food Service offers a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since…

FieldValue
IndustryFood and Beverage Services
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersMilton, ONT
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1897
Specialtiesrestaurant supplyfood and beverage distributionfood serviceretail storesand healthcare supply
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Job description

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...

Are you a Class 1/AZ Driverwho isphysically fit, enjoys delivering excellent customer service, and working with a great team? 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:

  • 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

  • Pay for performance incentive program after 3 months

  • Local routes --> guaranteed to be home every day!

  • Family culture and advancement opportunities

What We Require:

  • Valid Class 1/AZ driver’s license with a clean commercial driver’s abstract

  • Physically fit and able to repeatedly lift, stack, pull and carry heavy items (up to 80 lbs)

  • Strong communication and customer service skills with English fluency

  • Previous professional driving experience is preferred

  • Ability to work in a variety of weather, temperature and road conditions

  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment

  • Must be goal oriented with a positive, “can do” attitude

  • This position requires punctuality and attention to detail

Responsibilities Include:

  • Providing exceptional service to build and maintain quality customer relationships

  • Manually sorting and unloading food products and hand-wheeling them into the customer locations with the use of ramps and occasionally stairs (approx. 600 - 1000 cases/shift)

  • Operating straight trucks or trailers safely and professionally to transport goods and materials over urban, short inter-urban and rural routes

  • Conducting routine pre/post-trip truck inspections and maintaining accurate records of delivery routes, temperature logs, count sheets and incident reporting

  • Performing product delivery verification at the customer location and maintaining customer invoices

  • Following health and safety and safe work 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.

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.

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.

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