Warehouse Transportation Handler (eligible for a $1,000 signing bonus)

At Dufresne, our goal is to create destinations for life’s most meaningful
shared moments. Our unrelenting passion for hands-on service, an exceptional
shopping experience, and strong community relationships is what sets us apart!

If you are guest-centric, goal-oriented and want to Make Life Better for our
guests and our communities, then we want you on the Dufresne team.

Dufresne Furniture and Appliances is currently seeking a Warehouse
Transportation Handler (Home Delivery Driver) for our Prince Albert store
located at 331 Marquis Rd. This role is eligible for a $1,000 signing bonus!

As a Warehouse Transportation Handler, you will work as part of a team to
provide exceptional delivery service to our guests. You will also provide
support for visual presentation, warehousing, customer service, pick-ups, and
movement of goods and merchandise.

Dufresne Furniture and Appliances is committed to investing in our team members;
we offer:

* Market competitive wages starting at $18 per hour;
* Comprehensive benefits plan and excellent employee discounts;
* Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan;
* Career growth and continuous development;
* Respectful and family-oriented working environment with strong company
values.

As the Warehouse Transportation Handler, you will:

* Load and deliver product (including furniture and appliances) to the guest’s
home, and assemble product when required.
* Receive product, product returns, accessories, supplies, and prepare product
for delivery, outbound shipments or floor placement.
* Conduct “pre and post” trip audits as required to meet safety standards and
regulatory requirements.
* 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.
* Ensure accurate completion of delivery work by using delivery tablets and
taking required photos.
* Complete all required Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and comply and
present all HOS logs electronically when checked at a scale or stopped by the
authorities.
* Understand and follow all safe work practices and rules.
* Notify and reconcile any discrepancies and the completion of each delivery
with the DCD (Delivery Completion Data) personnel.
* Abide by all Federal, Provincial and Municipal regulations concerning
commercial truck drivers.
* Communicate any issues (mechanical or otherwise) regarding the delivery
truck.
* Maintain and provide accurate inventory documentation for warehouse and sales
floor.
* Perform general store internal maintenance (i.e., light bulbs, putty of
walls, general handy-person duties, garbage), and maintenance and
housekeeping of exterior (i.e., grass cutting, shoveling, cleanliness).
* Keep warehouse area and sales floor organized and clean.

As a successful candidate you will have the following:

* High school diploma, GED or equivalent skills and experience.
* Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with clean Driver Abstract (with air
considered a plus).
* 6 months to 1 year of Delivery Driver experience handling heavy product
preferred.
* Experience with hand tools is an asset.
* Effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to provide
a high level of customer service.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Physically able to lift and move objects up to 100 lbs.
* Ability to work during retail hours (days, evenings, weekends, and holidays).
* Willingness to travel within a 2.5 hour radius of store location, with
possibility of overnight travel.
* Ability to work in extreme temperatures.
* Safety footwear required.
* Clear Criminal Record Check required.

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