AZ Drivers

Driver
Location: Mississauga

DZ Driver
$23.00 an hour
Monday to Friday 5:00am start—will work 10-13 hour shifts—would like candidates to be flexible if needed to come in an hour earlier
Possession of a valid, provincially appropriate DZ Driver’s License

Manual AZ Driver
$27.00 an hour
Monday to Friday 5:00am start—will work 10-13 hour shifts—would like candidates to be flexible if needed to come in an hour earlier
Manual AZ experience is mandatory
Possession of a valid, provincially appropriate Manual AZ Driver’s License

• Driving throughout the GTA (80-90%) and Kitchener in a 26-foot straight truck, automatic
• Deliver, hand bomb, and unload food products using equipment such as ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks, pump trucks, dolly’s and by hand to ensure timely and safe deliveries.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, ensuring safe and efficient loading and handling of food products.
• Review delivery paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Work alongside a driver helper when required and be prepared to step in as a driver helper as needed.
• Verify product quantities, leave appropriate paperwork, and secure necessary signatures, as well as the collection of cheques or cash (when applicable).
• Operate the vehicle safely, following company’s safety guidelines, minimizing accidents, traffic violations, and customer complaints.
• Immediately report any accidents or incidents to the Transportation Manager.
• Keep the vehicle well-maintained, secure, and in safe working conditions, promptly reporting any defects.
• Address and resolve customer concerns as needed to maintain high service standards.
• Report any delays, missing items, product damages to the Transportation Manager
• Attend mandatory drivers’ meetings, training sessions, and administrative tasks as required.
• Uphold company’s professional reputation in interactions with customers, the public, and colleagues.
• Perform duties in compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, ensuring product safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Transportation Manager

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
2 years Delivering LTL in GTA region in the food service industry is preferred but not required
Possession of a valid, provincially appropriate DZ Driver’s License and/or Manual AZ Driver’s License for the vehicle(s) being driven.
Clean driver’s abstract
Able to lift up to 50lbs—must be able to hand bomb and break down skids
Daily requirement of bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder, standing, walking, and sitting to drive a vehicle.
Experience with tailgate and pump trucks
Knowledge of provincially specific transportation and driving laws and mandates.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good time management and people skills
Detail Oriented – proficient with basic administrative tasks (Paperwork, filing, etc.)
Clear criminal background check