Produce Truck Driver

PURPOSE: To ensure that produce purchases are transported via the company vehicle from the Ontario Food Terminal to The Sweet Potato six days per week. To drive safely and in accordance with all traffic laws, to travel promptly, to load and unload produce purchases from company vehicles. To maintain company vehicles in good working order. Provides support to the Produce Buyer as needed. STATUS: Reports to Produce Buyer SUPERVISES: None HOURS: Variable; Approximately 25-30 hours per week RESPONSIBILITIES: DRIVING, LOADING, AND UNLOADING Drive company vehicles to the Food Terminal from The Sweet Potato location and back. Load and unload produce and other items into and out of the vehicle. Follow security standards for Ontario Food Terminal, vendors, and receiving areas. Check deliveries to verify piece count. Notify Buyer of discrepancies or problems. Keep pallets in order/return to vendors. PAPERWORK Sign for deliveries with appropriate adjustments noted on invoice. All invoices should be kept in a neat and orderly fashion, and delivered to Produce Buyer. Delivery log book updated upon daily deliveries. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE Maintain trucks in clean, safe and orderly condition, meeting Toronto Public Health and Ministry of Transportation Standards. Remove trash promptly, break down boxes, clean cases, wipe surfaces, wash sink and buckets, clean up spills, and sweep floors as needed. Maintain any truck-related equipment, including but not limited to pump truck and propane heaters. Ensure the truck is in compliance with all legal requirements. CUSTOMER SERVICE Be an example of excellent customer service in and outside of the store – friendly, warm, smiley with an eagerness to assist vendors, distributors, colleagues and customers and greet and wish them well as you encounter them. QUALIFICATIONS: Communication skills – good listener, clear directions Ability to drive a truck classified as ‘heavy’ Ability to operate unloading machinery Ability to perform basic math functions accurately Able to lift up to 35kg continuously Ability to stand for long periods and sit driving a truck Ability to work in cold, wet conditions and hot, humid conditions Reliable and on time - demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments Must be available for very early mornings (example 4am) Insurance requirements: Must provide clean driving abstract Must have Accident Free Driving: 7 years Must have Traffic Tickets Free Driving: 3 years Must have 5 Years Minimum Heavy Truck driving experience Must be a minimum of 25 years old Must have full Class G license Job Types: Permanent, Part-time Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour Benefits: Casual dress On-site parking Paid time off Store discount Application question(s): Are you legally eligible to work in Canada? Are you available to work early morning shifts? Experience: Driving: 5 years (preferred) Work Location: In person

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