Driver (Az) - Leamington, Canada - Z- DNU- Pure Hothouse Foods Inc.

Description

Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor to communities everywhere.

Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise.

We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.

With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.


Job Summary:

The AZ Driver is responsible for ensuring safe local, pick-up and delivery of fresh produce and packaging supplies to Pure Hothouse Foods distribution centers.

Responsibilities:

• Local and cross border deliveries and pickups between growers, suppliers, and customers
• Complete required paperwork, circle checks, hour logbooks, truck cleaning checks
• Accurately complete paperwork and maintain records
• Load and unload goods using forklift or manual hand jack occasionally
• Report all equipment and mechanical issues to Warehouse Manager
• Present a professional and respectful manner with customers, vendors, and growers; customer service skills
• Other core expectations as defined by the company

Qualifications:

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent required
• Current AZ Driver Licence and a clean driver abstract, required
• Minimum three (3) years experience AZ driving, preferred
• Valid Passport required, must be able to legally cross the US-Canada border without restrictions; FAST pass preferred
• Knowledge of regulations governing truck transportation, including record keeping requirements
• Commitment to adhere to all security and safety procedures
• Excellent driving skills and the ability to show good judgement
• Ability to remain focused for extended periods of time and react quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to operate a manual hand jack and a forklift
• Proficient in English communication; oral, written and reading
• Steel toed shoes, required

Work Environment:

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; must be flexible.
• Work inside an enclosed vehicle while driving and exposed to varying outdoor conditions and weather while loading and unloading truck.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud due driving conditions, packaging machinery and forklift truck operation during loading and unloading.
• The position involves lifting regularly up to 50pounds and the ability to sit for prolong periods of time.
• Exposure to fluctuating and extreme temperature changes that can be seen in a refrigerated environment that range from 4555°F.

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