Warehouse Driver - Ottawa, Canada - Farm Boy Inc.
Description
Company Description
At Farm Boy, it is our mission to create a fun, fresh experience for all Whether you are a team member or a customer, Farm Boy is passionate about creating a unique fresh food shopping experience and ensuring that we deliver on our commitments.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager, the Warehouse Driver is responsible for safely driving and operating trailer trucks to transport Farm Boy goods and materials over inner-city and inter-city routes in a timely manner.
Major Responsibilities:
- Ensures delivery and pick up of product from the warehouse, between Farm Boy stores and vendors.
- Maintains full responsibility for the safe loading and unloading goods from trucks, between suppliers, the warehouse and stores.
- Ensure the safety and security of cargo at all times.
- Perform pretrip and posttrip inspection of the trucks including all vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, brakes and cold storage.
- Record cargo information, distance traveled fuel consumption and other related information in the log book.
- Maintain valid licenses and driving record.
- Required to assist in warehouse duties as needed.
- May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.
Qualifications:
- Typically requires completion of postsecondary diploma plus a minimum of 2 years of experience driving 5/10 tonne truck.
- Familiar with Ottawa and surrounding area and the ability to effectively plan route delivery.
- Knowledge of loading, unloading and weight restrictions are essential.
- Ability to exercise patience during the driving and delivery process.
- Valid Driver's Licenses DZ (Class 1 or A), Air Brake (Z) along with a clean driving record check.
- Excellent time management and ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to climb ladder and use general maintenance tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and possession of proper safety footwear.
- Flexible as to hours and days of work with the ability to travel.
- Certification in CPR/First Aid would be an asset.
Work & Sensory Environment:
- Possible exposure to dangerous or unpleasant environmental elements such as dirt or dust, extreme temperatures and adverse weather conditions for driving and/or for outdoor work.
- Will be required to lift, carry and/or handle heavy objects.
- Capable of climbing, reaching, lifting, twisting, turning, bending, for prolonged periods up to 8 hours.
- Capable of lifting average weights of 45 lbs., up to a maximum of 80 lbs.
- Capable of moving 120 pieces per hour, 5 days per week.
- Capable of working in cool, damp conditions for long periods of time.
**Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.
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