Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Our cube van driver delivers anything from full finishing packages ( including doors, moulding, plywood ) to light packages to insulation packages. All these items must be placed inside the home by our delivery driver. So ability to carry heavy loads carefully and all day is a must. When our delivery drivers are not busy they may be asked to help in the yard so being a team player is a must!
PRIMARY FUNCTION/OBJECTIVE
The driver/delivery person is responsible for delivering products and/or supplies to customers, vendors, jobsites, or other corporate locations. Duties include operating freight handling equipment, maintenance and operation of company vehicles, verification of administrative paperwork, and working with the public at large. The delivery person must safely perform all assigned tasks with sufficient speed and accuracy to avoid adverse impact on the level of customer service.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Move heavy and bulky merchandise for customers and for sales personnel.
- Advise supervisor of shortages and damaged goods.
- Do odd jobs and run errands. Help in yard when not busy.
- Perform light vehicle maintenance (check oil, etc.)
- Maintain vehicle maintenance records.
- Check delivery documents.
- Report company vehicle maintenance needs to supervisor.
- Follow company procedures regarding required signatures, forms, receipts, etc.
- Report complaints from customers to management.
- Assist in loading and unloading merchandise and materials.
- Follow all safety precautions when operating company vehicles and loading or unloading freight.
- Be alert for sales opportunities.
- Make suggestions for rule, policy, or procedure changes when you believe such changes will improve sales, profits, and/or morale. etc.
- Follow all delivery and receiving procedures and company policies as determined by management.
- Follow proper documentation procedures for any merchandise that is to be returned or refused.
- Maintain proper security over merchandise and delivery documents.
- Attend meetings, training sessions, etc. as required.
-Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management.
- Work in a safe manner in accordance to provincial and federal safety legislation, as well as use of good common sense. Report any potential hazards and unsafe behavior to management in order to have the situation corrected.
EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED
- Must have clean class 5.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with customers, management, other employees in person, by telephone, or by FM radio.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
- Must be able to visually verify contents of shipments.
- Must safely operate loading, unloading, and transfer equipment (forklifts, pushcarts, computer, etc.), as well as company vehicles. Must safely secure cargo.
- Must move merchandise weighing up to 100 pounds to or from company vehicles in the delivery process.
-Must maintain a good driving record and lawfully operate all company vehicles used to make deliveries.
- High School graduation or equivalent.
-Ability to work co-operatively in a team atmosphere.
Experience:
driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License: Driver’s License (Required)
Expected hours: 40 per week
Additional pay: Overtime pay
Benefits:
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
RRSP match
Flexible language requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Commercial driving: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person