Warehouse & Transportation Handler (Delivery Driver) - $1000 Signing Bonus!

The Dufresne Group•Kenora, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Dufresne Furniture and Appliances is currently seeking a Warehouse & Transportation Handler for their Kenora store. This role is crucial for providing exceptional delivery service to guests, supporting warehousing operations, handling pick-ups and merchandise movement, assisting with customer service, and visual merchandising. The company is looking for qualified candidates to fill an immediate staffing need and contribute to the team promptly. Dufresne Furniture and Appliances is committed to investing in its team members by offering competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plans, career growth opportunities, and a respectful, family-oriented work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent skills and experience.
Valid Class G Driver’s license with clean Driver’s abstract (with air considered a plus).
6 months to 1 year of Delivery Driver experience, with heavy/large product preferred.
Experience with hand tools is an asset.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Physically fit, able to lift and move objects up to 100 pounds.
Ability to provide a high level of customer service.
Able to work during retail hours (days, evenings, weekends, and holidays).
Able to work in extreme temperatures.
Safety footwear required.
Criminal Record Check will be required.

Nice To Haves

Air brake endorsement on driver's license.

Responsibilities

Deliver product to the guest’s home and assemble product when required.
Safely and efficiently drive the scheduled route while keeping scheduling and providing exceptional customer service.
Conduct all activities safely and courteously with every effort to minimize damage to the product and the guest’s homes.
Receive product, product returns, accessories, supplies, and prepares outbound shipments.
Prepare product for delivery or floor placement.
Maintain and provide accurate inventory documentation for warehouse and sales floor.
General store internal maintenance (i.e., light bulbs, putty of walls, general handy-person duties, garbage, cleaning).
Maintenance and housekeeping of exterior (i.e., grass cutting, shoveling, cleanliness).
Understand and follow all safe work practices, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure accurate completion of delivery work by using delivery tablets and taking required photos.
Abide by all Federal, Provincial and Municipal regulations concerning commercial truck drivers.
Communicate any issues (mechanical or otherwise) regarding the delivery truck.