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Position Summary:

Sets up, prepares, moves and manages inbound and/or outbound trailers to support unloading and loading of products at Gordon Food Service Distribution Centers.   Maintains a pace to support Warehouse Operations and delivery schedules.  

AZ Shunter Position Highlights:

Location: Ajax, ON

Shifts: Monday to Thursday 2 pm to 10 pm. Sunday TBD.

AZ License required

Pay for performance incentive program after 3 months

5 day work week with overtime opportunities (if applicable)

Medical, Dental, and Prescription Drug benefits available after 30 days of employment

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

Family culture and advancement opportunities

Essential Functions:

Uses yard truck to fuel and stage empty trailers.

Pre-cools trailers to designated temperature and documents in log.

Backs trailers into designated dock doors for loading/unloading process and secures trailers with anti-tip devices.

Pulls loaded trailers and stages on ship pad in designated position to fulfill the Transit hook sheet (outbound only)

Communicates with interior dock personnel to ensure trailers are completed and released from dock.

Performs pre-trip inspection according to GFS safety procedures and completes and submits inspection form daily.

Completes housekeeping activities on a daily basis.

Assisting Fleet Specialists as needed

Equipment Transfers and covering Transit as needed

Performs other duties as assigned.
 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Valid AZ license with clean driver's abstract.

Must be able to communicate clearly in a professional manner.

Ability to back in and stage multiple styles and size trailers.

Ability to read and set temperature gauges.

Ability to work in all weather conditions during the day or night.

No active discipline on file

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.