Job Summary:

Reporting into the Supervisor (Team Leader Air Side Team) the Driver is responsible for the correct load/off-load of the vehicles according to flight schedules, loading lists, health, safety and customer requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Completes the gathering and fault free timely load / off-load of catering material, assuring complete load security, coordinating with all necessary departments and duty manager.

2. Completes the pre-trip truck checks, ensuring cleanliness and assumes responsibility for the driving of high-loader catering vehicle.

3. Loads and unloads aircraft in accordance with flight schedules, loading lists / labels and stowages in the correct galley positions and health and safety / customer requirements.

4. Liaises with the Transport Dispatcher in the case of injuries and accidents, absence of material, or any other irregular operations or block outs.

5. Uses in downtime accordance to the dispatcher (for example, laundry, storage, vehicle, Pick & Pack, etc.)

6. Compliance with the regulations (Materials / Security / Country / Safety / SQOR / Company Rules and Procedures).

Qualifications

Education/Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Minimum high school diploma is required, with specific accreditations in Math and English
• Minimum Class 5 driver’s license is required
• Clean driving record required
• Purple RAIC strong asset
• AVOP/DA strong asset

Work Experience:

• Good command of the English language, both written and verbal

• Previous experience in a similar role highly valued

• Experience of working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

Job Requirements:

• Work 8 hours rotative shifts that will include weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Work overtime when required
• Arrive to work on-time
• Pass a criminal background check and driver’s abstract
• Complete paperwork
• Communicate with supervisors and co-workers
• Follow directions
• Work as a member of a team

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communicator (oral and written), who demonstrates sound judgment, tact, and works well in high-pressure situations.
• Current Driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
• Must have skill and ability to understand and read spec.
• Able to handle multi-tasks and adapt to change.
• Self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in an environment that encourages and fosters teamwork, participation, creativity, honesty and mutual respect.
• Knowledge of safe lifting techniques, as regular and repetitive heavy lifting (approx. 50lbs) is required.
• Ability to work shift work

Environmental Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise
• Majority of duties performed outside in a variety of weather conditions
• Subject to cold temperatures (ranging from +10 degrees Celsius to at or below 0-degrees Celsius)
• Subject to hot temperatures
• Works with chemicals and industrial cleaning materials
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds
• This is a physically demanding position - Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
• Must be able to work at heights up to 20-25 feet

Language / Communication Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills, interact well with multiple departments as required
• Able to work with little supervision
• Excellent reading, writing, and oral communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English. Other languages a plus.

Benefits of working for Gate Gourmet:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care
• Company-wide corporate discounts to Good Life Fitness, TELUS Mobility, Bell Mobility, Rogers, Dell Computers

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay when needed as per CBA

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton International Airport, AB T9E 0V4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)