We are seeking a reliable, safety-conscious, customer-focused DZ-licensed truck driver to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for safely and promptly transporting company products while providing outstanding customer service and complying with all transportation regulations.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate company trucks to transport products to customer locations.
- Follow assigned delivery routes and schedules to ensure on-time deliveries.
- Load and unload products while ensuring cargo is properly secured to prevent damage.
- Deliver goods safely and efficiently while complying with all company policies and traffic regulations.
- Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including checking tires, fluids, lights, brakes, and overall vehicle condition.
- Report mechanical issues promptly and coordinate scheduled maintenance.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional vehicle.
- Follow all Ministry of Transportation (MTO), Department of Transportation (DOT), and company safety regulations.
- Practice defensive driving techniques to protect yourself, the public, and company property.
- Maintain accurate driver logs, mileage records, fuel reports, and hours of service.
- Complete all required delivery documentation, including proof of delivery, customer signatures, and Returned Material Authorization (RMA) paperwork.
- Verify shipping manifests and ensure delivery accuracy.
- Report vehicle issues, delays, accidents, or incidents to the Shipping Manager immediately.
- Maintain compliance with all local, provincial, and federal transportation regulations.
- Provide professional and courteous service during all customer interactions.
- Communicate delivery updates and any issues to the Shipping Manager.
- Handle customer concerns professionally and report damaged or incorrect shipments.
- Process Cash on Delivery (COD) transactions when required.
- Assist customers with unloading or product placement when appropriate.
- Plan efficient delivery routes using GPS and company routing systems.
- Adjust routes as necessary due to traffic, weather, construction, or road closures.
- Communicate delivery delays or route changes to dispatch.
- Coordinate additional deliveries or schedule changes as required.
- Load, stack, and secure products safely to prevent damage during transportation.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks safely when required (training/certification considered an asset).
- Follow proper lifting procedures and workplace safety practices.
- Verify inventory before departure and upon delivery to ensure order accuracy.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid Ontario DZ Driver’s License with a clean driving abstract.
- Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario roadways and transportation regulations.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding work.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and customer service abilities.
- Ability to work independently while remaining a team player.
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused.
- Forklift certification. (Preferred)
- Experience operating pallet jacks and material handling equipment. (Preferred)
- Experience with building materials or manufacturing deliveries. (Preferred)
- Knowledge of shipping and receiving documentation. (Preferred)
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid vacation.
- Stable, full-time employment.
- Modern, well-maintained equipment.
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for growth within the company.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials.
- Ability to climb into and out of trucks multiple times throughout the day.
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
- Standing, bending, and walking for extended periods.
M-D Canada comprises several distinguished brands that carry the broadest range of Floor Covering and Building Accessories in the industry!
Our core business is a traditional line of aluminum and vinyl extruded floor transition moldings that help address a spectrum of installation challenges with high-quality, industry-approved products. With sales channels in both Canadian retail and Canadian and U.S. wholesale distribution, we have end-user insights that help us bring new products to market to meet dynamic needs.
Through strategic partnerships and acquisitions over our 50 years in business, M-D Canada has remained committed to providing our customers with innovative and expanded product lines which include complete waterproofing shower installation systems, underlayment, installation tools, caulks and sealants, and weatherization products that all complement our growing line of trims for carpet, ceramic, laminate, vinyl, resilient, and hardwood floors.
At M-D, we don't just compete in our categories, we lead them. Our products are industry leaders or strong contenders for industry leadership across every line we carry. That standard of excellence isn't accidental. It is the result of more than a century of listening to our customers, investing in our people, and refusing to settle for good enough. The people of M-D are guided by five core values that define how we work, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our customers every day.
Integrity~ Honesty doesn't need a policy. We do the right thing when nobody is looking.
Vision~ Tomorrow's success is taken by the steps we take today.
Commitment~ Every day, we are accountable to each other and our customers.
Communication~ We listen with intent, communicate with clarity, and speak up for what's right.
Stewardship~ We serve to promote one another, create opportunities, and provide customer delight.
M-D Building Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by law.
When you join M-D Building Products, you join a company that has stood the test of time. Not by standing still, but by continuously evolving, improving, and investing in the people who make everything possible.
We believe every individual can make a meaningful impact, and we cultivate a culture that recognizes and develops that potential. If you are eager to learn, motivated to grow, and interested in building a career at M-D, we encourage you to apply.
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