Posted 16 days ago
Class 1 delivery driver
@ Gordon Food Service Canada Ltd.
Digby, Nova Scotia
Overview
Gordon Food Service Canada is hiring a full-time Class 1 delivery driver to make safe, accurate and on-time deliveries of food products to customers. The role also serves as liaison between management and customers, collecting payments and handling paperwork. The posting requires a Class 1 licence and a passed sales service physical ability test, and mentions no pay or schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver GFS products safely, accurately and on time
- Collect customer payments and safeguard company funds
- Perform daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Manage paperwork including register, credits and pick-ups
- Liaise between management and customers on concerns
Requirements summary:
- Class 1 licence and tractor-trailer experience
- Working knowledge of refrigerated vans
- Ability to pass the sales service physical ability test
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English
- Ability to lift, push and pull product
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Client sites, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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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.
- LinkedIn followers
- 36,613
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 989
- 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
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Milton, ONT |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1897 |
| Specialties | restaurant supplyfood and beverage distributionfood serviceretail storesand healthcare supply |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 77 |
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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:
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.
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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