Why Gambles?

At Gambles, produce is everything. Our business provides the widest assortment of top-quality fruits and vegetables for the wholesale, foodservice, and retail sectors. With a history dating back to the early 1900s, Gambles has grown and evolved in to one of the largest produce wholesalers in all of Canada. Our goal is to be the supplier of choice for all our customer’s needs.

Our people are the backbone of our business! We have a “hire-from-within” mentality at Gambles, which means we put extra focus on developing our people and giving them unique career advancement opportunities. Just like our products and our customer-base, we love to see our people grow!

We offer a competitive benefits package with employer covered health and dental benefits (you don’t pay the premiums!) and a company matched Pension Plan for our full-time employees.

Job Description

The Driver will report directly to the Transportation Manager and Transportation Coordinator.

This position will be responsible for safe delivery of Gambles produce to customers around the GTA and Ontario. Upon delivery, drivers unload the product as well as act as representatives of Gambles when interacting with our customers. This individual will work primarily out of the Dwight Warehouse location but will require the ability to travel to both locations regularly.

Your schedule will be mostly weekends; however, flexibility is required. Anticipated shifts will begin in the early mornings and finish in the late afternoons – a typical work week would consist of 20-30 hours, but this is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Safe and timely delivery of Gambles produce to customers around the GTA and Ontario
• Safe handling of the equipment (Manual Trucks, Tractor & Trailer)
• Loading and unloading of produce from truck
• Reporting of any food safety or quality issues to supervisors in accordance with our Food Safety policies
• Diligently complete paperwork, including driver’s logbook and bills of lading

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications:

• Drivers are required to complete a Gambles Drive Test
• Clean drivers abstract
• Must have a valid DZ and/or AZ driver’s license (Driver’s License Class A, Air Brake (Z) Endorsement)
• Must be able to drive manual trucks
• Some operational areas will require Material Handling Equipment certification
• Reefer equipment experience an asset

Personal Attributes:

• Good Customer Service Skills
• Documentation Knowledge: Driver Logbook, Inspection Report
• Excellent communicational skills including the ability to speak, write and read in English
• Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to reach above shoulder level
• Able to come in contact with food allergens
• Must be able to work within a cold environment for extended periods of time
• Must wear CSA approved Safety Shoes at all times

Gambles Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer situated in a heritage building at 165 The Queensway and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process.