Maple Leaf Foods is looking for an experienced DZ driver with both automatic and standard transmission experience. The delivery driver is responsible for ensuring a timely and safe delivery of product to customer locations while providing professional service in a team-oriented environment. The delivery driver is also responsible for coordinating the unload with hands-on support in collaboration with a delivery helper.
SHIFT: Full-time Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
*Must be available on Wednesdays and Saturdays if needed
POSITION SUMMARY:
The delivery driver is responsible for ensuring a timely and safe delivery of product to customer locations while providing professional service in a team-oriented environment
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Safe transportation of product to customer locations
- Completing circle check, log books, and other regulatory requirements including truck maintenance
- Manual loading and unloading of product according to plant and customer specifications
- Collaborating with various teams throughout the day
- Provide direction and guidance to Driver Helper to meet customer requirements
- Supporting training needs for new hires as an overall team
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have valid minimum DZ license or equivalent with clean driver’s abstract
- Must have 3-5 years driving experience with a D license or equivalent
- Must have minimum 1 year experience driving standard transmission
- Must be able to work in a wet/humid environment
- Agricultural background is considered an asset
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Able to work varying & flexible hours until job complete
- Must be in good physical condition - able to lift up to 50 lb. overhead repetitively
- Delivery experience an asset
- Must be able to follow SOP’S & schedules
- Must adhere to HACCP requirements
- Must have great interpersonal skills
WHY Maple Leaf Foods, New Hamburg?
- Training provided where needed
- Reputable company
- Competitive wages
- Benefits & Pension
- Small, team-oriented environment
- Strong focus on internal advancement
Please email alannah.garside@mapleleaf.com or fax 519-662-3637 with a copy of your resume to be considered.