Seasonal G Driver
Freeman Herbs
- Lincoln, ON
- Temporaire
- Temps-plein
- Deliver product throughout Ontario
- Use the lift gate on the truck, to unload garden center racks and secure load(s)
- Deliver deliveries across Ontario, as required
- Ensure proper paperwork is provided to the customer and obtain necessary signatures
- Collect proof of delivery paperwork (POD's)
- Interact with staff and customers in a positive and friendly manner.
- Keep the trucks clean and fueled up after every trip.
- Collect empty grower racks from retailers
- Ensure legal compliance while operating the company vehicle ensuring that proper MTO paperwork is filled out
- Perform pre and post trip inspections on the company vehicle and report any findings to Senior Logistics Coordinator
- Take into account possible road construction, traffic congestion, and difficult weather conditions, to ensure that deliveries are made on time
- Notify Logistics department of any delivery issues, damage to plant material, and vehicle breakdowns
- Use gas cards loaned to you, properly and within the set guidelines.
- Drivers are expected to drive within posted speed limits (such as reduced speeds within school zones), obey traffic regulations, and ensure that hand held devices are not operated while driving.
- Comply with road safety regulations and laws
- Other duties as assigned
- Valid G driver's license
- Clean driver's abstract
- A minimum of 1 year commercial driving experience
- Previous experience driving experience, driving a 26ft straight truck
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- A high degree of flexibility and patience
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, as needed during peak season
- Knowledge of roads and routes within the Niagara region and Ontario, an asset
- Ability to push and pull heavy garden center racks
- Ability to lift up to 30lbs