Local Truck Driver

Nature Fresh Farms Inc•Leamington, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nature Fresh Farms is seeking a part-time, contract Local Truck Driver for their Shipping & Receiving department at their Leamington, Ontario facility. This role involves transporting goods, ensuring load security, performing vehicle inspections and maintenance, and operating a shunt truck. The driver must comply with all transportation laws, company policies, and health and safety regulations. The position requires availability Monday-Sunday and the ability to work in various weather conditions, with occasional heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.

Requirements

Valid AZ license and clean driving record
Must have a clean driver’s abstract
Minimum 3 years of truck driving experience
Good communication skills, attention to detail
Must be patient and drive responsibly
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience is an asset but not required

Responsibilities

Comply with Ministry of Transportation Laws, rules and regulations, as well as Nature Fresh policies and guidelines
Transport goods and materials to designated locations in a timely and efficient manner
Making sure that the load bars and straps are in place to ensure the loads are properly secured when picking up loaded trailers
Complete a circle check and inspection of the vehicle to include tires, lights etc. and submit work orders as necessary
Report all issues, unsafe conditions and make suggestions
Maintain a daily truck log using Geotab
Monitoring Smartsheet to ensure all scheduled tasks delegated are completed in a timely manner
General maintenance duties including checking fluid levels in trucks and reefer trailers, minor repairs like changing out light bulbs and washing trucks
Maintaining clean equipment, trucks are kept clean and presentable inside and out, sweeping trailers as needed
Shunt truck operation as needed. Bringing in empty trailers and pulling out loaded ones for shipping/receiving/dry goods. Locating dropped trailers in the trailer parking area to be put in docks, this includes the dry goods docks
Assist with loading/unloading trucks when needed
Must comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures
Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.