AZ Farm Driver

Highline Mushrooms; Leamington; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health, vision and dental

Life insurance

Short term disability

Annual safety shoe allowance

Pension matching

Overtime eligible

Job summary

Highline Mushrooms in Leamington, ON is seeking a full-time Transport Driver to ensure timely pickups and deliveries between farms and on-site. This role requires a Class AZ license and 3 years of transport driving experience, including manual transmissions.

You will perform safety checks, document inspections, and operate pallet jack and lift truck as needed. We offer a full-time permanent position with benefits including extended health, vision and dental, life insurance, pension matching, and

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class AZ license and insurable driving record.
• Minimum 3 years transport driving experience.
• Manual Transmission Experience required.
• Grade 10 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Transports raw materials between farms and off farm.
• Performs and records safety circle checks on truck per MOT requirements.
• Reports vehicle problems to the Farm Manager and takes corrective action.
• Assists in preparing peat mixers, conveyors, and other required tools for peat preparation operations.
• Completes necessary documentation, such as vehicle inspection, log, etc.
• Operates pallet jack and lift truck to perform job duties as needed.

Skills

Class AZ license

Transport driving experience

Manual transmission

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

Highline's Vision and Values:

Passionately nourish people, the environment and the community, through embracing our core values, which include:

We do the right thing, always. We lead the way. We are fanatical about quality. We are transparent in our relationships. We always consider the human element. We embrace diversity and inclusion.

Position Summary:

Responsible for ensuring that all pickups and deliveries are undertaken on a timely basis, including between farms and on-site.

General Duties:

• Transports raw materials between farms and off farm in accordance with Company expectations
• Performs and records safety circle checks on truck being operated as per Ministry of Transportation (MOT) requirements
• Immediately reports vehicle problems to the Farm Manager and takes immediate corrective action when warranted
• Assists in preparing the peat mixers, conveyors, and other required tools and equipment for use in peat preparation operations
• Complete necessary documentation, such as vehicle inspection, log, etc.
• Operates pallet jack and lift truck to perform job duties as needed
• Embrace and support the highline culture and values, acting as a brand ambassador at all times
• Interact with others in a manner that promotes respect, confidentiality and dignity
• Develop and actively foster an engaged work force, displaying professionalism at all times
• Adheres to the Safety Policies, including use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment
• Reports unsafe conditions immediately to the Supervisor
• Reports all incidents, injuries and near misses to the Supervisor
• immediately
• Cooperates in the Early and Safe Return to Work Program if an injury or medical illness requires accommodation
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned as required

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Class AZ license, above average driving record, insurable
• Must be eligible to work in Canada
• Minimum 3 years transport driving experience
• Manual Transmission Experience required
• Grade 10 or equivalent

Hours of Work:

• any 5 days/week
• 4:45am-6:30am start time, 10-12 hours/day, some afternoons if needed
• Public Holidays / Weekends as scheduled
• Daily shift end times vary based on production needs

Earnings:

• $27.60 Hourly

Benefits:

• Extended health, vision and dental for associates and their eligible family members
• Life insurance and dependent life insurance
• Short term disability
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Pension matching
• Overtime eligible

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Vacancies: 1

Locations of Work:

• 506 Mersea Rd. 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5
• 2646 Division Rd., Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5

Highline encourages applications from all qualified candidates. When requested, Highline will accommodate people with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment, assessment and hiring process.