AZ Driver

Darling Ingredients Inc.; East Zorra-Tavistock; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Safety shoe/boot program

Full Benefits covered by the company

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Educational Assistance Programs

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking an AZ/DZ driver to handle pick-up and delivery of raw materials and finished goods across Ontario.

The role requires flexibility for day and night shifts, overtime, and occasional out-of-town routes into the Greater Toronto Area. You will maintain safe driving practices, complete required paperwork, and uphold customer service standards while supporting the logistics team.

Qualifications

• Must have valid AZ license and clean driving record.
• Must be customer service oriented and capable of handling routes in Ontario.
• Knowledge of HTA and MTO regulations.
• Flexible and able to work overtime as required.
• Physically able to perform job duties (lifting, climbing, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Drive AZ and DZ routes, including out-of-town trips to the GTA.
• Work evening shifts and weekends as required by weekly routing.
• Accurate completion and submission of required paperwork.
• Interact with customers and suppliers in a respectful, service-oriented manner.
• Follow all company health and safety rules and report incidents.
• Ensure tractors and trailers are clean and presentable.
• Maintain safe driving operations at all times.
• Collaborate with other drivers on routes.

Skills

Customer service oriented

Clean driving record

Ontario driving familiarity

Flexible and overtime ready

Team oriented

Physical endurance

Education

AZ License

HTA & MTO knowledge

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Logistics Department, AZ Drivers are responsible for the pick-up and delivery of raw material and finished goods on a variety of routes and shifts.

SCHEDULE:

MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10 TO 12 HOURS PER DAY. Driver must be able to work all shifts as requires (Days and Nights)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIITIES:

• Required at times to drive out-of-town routes into the Greater Toronto Area, including Toronto
• Evening shifts along with weekend work will be required depending on weekly route scheduling.
• Accurate completion and submission of all required paperwork.
• Conduct all interactions with customers and suppliers in a respectful, professional, and service oriented manner.
• Required to formally report any concerns or customer service-related issues.
• Responsible for following all Company and Health and Safety rules and for communicating all reportable incidents.
• Responsible to ensure that both tractors and trailers are maintained in a clean and presentable condition.
• Responsible for ensuring safe driving operations at all times.
• Responsible for effectively and efficiently dealing with ad-hoc issues that may arise.
• Drivers will be scheduled for AZ and DZ routes.
• This is only a summary of the primary responsibilities and may be amended as necessary based on the needs of the business.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid AZ License
• Clean driving record
• Customer service oriented
• Familiarity driving within the Province of Ontario
• Working knowledge and adherence to HTA and MTO applicable legislation
• Flexible and willing to work overtime as required
• Team oriented and willing to assist with all routes
• Tasks will include some physical demands such as repetitive pulling, pushing, lifting etc.
• Ability to complete physical requirements is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the AODA, ESA, OHSA and other federal, and provincial standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the AODA, ESA, OHSA and other federal, and provincial standards
• Ability to keep up with physically demanding tasks such as repetitive bending, pulling, pushing, lifting etc.
• Sitting for long stretches at a time (up to 3 hours)
• Must be able to alternate between walking, standing and moving for periods of time.
• Must be able to occasionally lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to climb onto truck trailers, climb truck ladders as required and stretch and view difficult areas

WE OFFER:

• AZ Driver rate: $31.87 plus overtime after 40 hours
• DZ Driver Rate: $30.84 Plus overtime after 40 hours
• Uniforms provided
• Safety shoe/boot program
• Full Benefits covered by the company-Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Program and a Flexible Health and Dental Benefit Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Educational Assistance Programs, Scholarship Programs, Apprenticeship Programs