DZ Truck Driver (Seasonal) - Central Ontario FS - Elmvale, ON

GROWMARK, Inc.•Springwater, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

If you love driving on a country road and have an interest in agriculture, then we can’t wait to talk to you! We are looking for Truck Drivers who are eager to go above and beyond delivering our products to our growers.

Requirements

Must possess a valid class DZ or AZ license, a driving abstract that represents a history of safe operation, as well as the ability to maintain insurability
A strong mechanical aptitude with ability to problem solve
Demonstrate ability to read maps, work orders, follow specific delivery directions and instructions
Must have experience driving off-road
May be required to work extended hours

Responsibilities

Operates all assigned vehicles, single or tandem axle configuration, forklifts, etc. in accordance with established safety standards and proper vehicle operation techniques.
Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes. Follows the preventative maintenance program and keeps truck clean to maintain professional appearance.
Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products safely on trucks, trailers, or railcars by hand or by forklift truck. When loading, ensures loads are evenly balanced and distributed from the front of the trailer to the back and from side to side, as well checks axle weights and maintains them in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation regulations.
Ensures that all deliveries and pickups are made in accordance with time schedules and performs duties in a manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism within the company and the industry.
Ensures that all associated documentation, such as bill of ladings, delivery slips, invoices are completed accurately and returned to the branch location at the end of the day in order to ensure timely receiving and payment of invoices.
Completes the necessary paperwork including accurate logbooks, records of cargo and any other assigned record-keeping duties on a daily basis