AZ Local Driver

Highline Mushrooms; Leamington; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Vision and dental

Life insurance

Short term disability

Pension matching

Overtime eligible

Job summary

Highline Mushrooms seeks a permanent, full-time AZ licensed truck driver to load, transport, and deliver mushrooms, ensuring safety and quality across operations. The role emphasizes adherence to GMPs, documentation, and customer-focused service.

Qualified candidates will hold a valid AZ license, have 3–5 years of AZ driving experience, and may possess forklift/power jack experience. Located in Ontario, Canada, with evening shift hours and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada for any employer.
• Must have a valid AZ Driver's License.
• 3-5 years of AZ driving experience is required.
• Forklift/Power Jack experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Loads and transports materials from source to destination in accordance with Company expectations.
• Submits to random alcohol and drug testing if requested by the Company or authorities.
• Operates pallet jack and lift truck to perform job duties as needed.
• Maintains relationships and communication with internal customers.
• Completes necessary documentation, like load sheet and vehicle inspection log.
• Embrace and support Highline culture and values while acting as a brand ambassador.
• Adheres to GMPs and safety policies; reports unsafe conditions and incidents.

Skills

AZ driver experience

Safety conscious

Tools

Forklift/Power Jack

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.

General Duties:

• Loads and transports materials from source to destination in accordance with Company expectations
• Completes logs daily in accordance with vehicle inspection prior to loading
• Submits to random alcohol and drug testing if requested to do so by the Company or other police authorities
• Performs and records safety circle checks on truck being operated as per Ministry of Transportation (MOT) requirements
• Maintain relationships and communication with internal customers
• Complete necessary documentation, such as load sheet, vehicle inspection log, etc.
• Operates pallet jack and lift truck to perform job duties as needed
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned as required
• 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.
• Immediately reports vehicle problems and takes immediate corrective action when warranted
• Chocks tires when loading or unloading in receiving docks
• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) as trained
• Ensures food contamination preventative measures are followed
• Ensures that tools, equipment and vehicles are cleaned and sanitized before use
• Ensures that refrigeration equipment is working properly and the mushroom temperatures meet customer requirements
• Adheres to all quality standards per customer specifications
• Ensures mushrooms are transported within customer specifications as instructed by the Supervisor, Manager and Quality department
• Ensures mushrooms are moved and delivered in a manner that reduces or eliminates damage or contamination and ensures the highest quality product

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada for any employer, without restrictions.
• Must have a valid AZ Driver's License
• 3-5 years of AZ driving experience is required
• Forklift/Power Jack experience is considered an asset

Hours of Work:

• Tuesday to Saturday
• 3:00p.m. - 12:00a.m.
• Public Holidays / Weekends as scheduled
• Daily shift end times vary based on production needs

Earnings:

• $28.15 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.

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