Job description:
Company Background
Donald’s Fine Foods is a family-owned business that has operated for over 30 years. We are a specialty meat manufacturer spanning six plants in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Company Values
- Integrity-Do the right thing in all circumstances. Honesty and transparency in everything we do.
- Ethical- Always moving forward with a respectful, fair and equitable approach, promoting sustainable practices.
- Creativity-Pursue and achieve innovation with passion, purpose, ingenuity and curiosity.
- Responsibility-Be accountable for all our actions, decisions, and results.
- Community-Foster a sense of community both within the company and external stakeholders, through engagement, collaboration, and support.
Critical Objective/s
- Ensuring the successful completion of daily delivery driver requirements.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a Class 5 vehicle equipped with air brake systems, ensuring adherence to traffic laws, regulations, and company policies. Pick orders and build pallets.
- Transport goods and materials to designated locations, securing, and unloading of cargo.
- Perform routine pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, checking the air brake system, tires, lights, brakes, and other components to ensure they are in proper working order. Report any defects or maintenance requirements.
- Interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner, ensuring timely and accurate delivery, addressing any inquiries or concerns, and representing the company positively.
- Maintain effective communication with dispatchers, supervisors, and other team members to provide updates on delivery status, potential delays, or any issues encountered on the road.
- Other driver-related tasks as directed by the Warehouse Supervisors.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s license.
- Air Brakes Certification.
- Clean Driving Abstract.
- Available on Saturdays and Shift Work depending on operational requirements.
- Delivery Experience an asset.
- Must be legally allowed to work in Canada.
Position Skills
- Communication.
- Reading and Writing.
- Physically able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Interpersonal skills.
Working Conditions
- Regular Working Hours: 40 hours per week from 7:00am to 3:30 pm.
- Regular Working Days: Available on Saturdays and shift work.
- Weekend Work: May be scheduled based on business needs .
- Breaks: 2 x 30 minute breaks.
- Overtime: May be required based on business needs.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to drive for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. consistently.
Critical KPIs
- Fulfillment of everyday delivery needs
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.64 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Would you be okay with being around meat product?
- How soon would be able to start?
- What is your salary expectation?
- Will you now or in the future require employment authorization or sponsorship to work in Canada?
Licence/Certification:
- Air Brake Endorsement (required)
Work Location: In person
