Class 1 Night Driver

FarmFed; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 43,187 - 61,509; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

On-site parking

Job summary

Farmfed in Abbotsford, BC is seeking an experienced professional to transport live poultry across the Fraser Valley. The role emphasizes animal welfare, reliable performance, and the ability to operate forklift and load vehicles safely.

You will drive tractor-trailer routes, secure cargo, complete delivery documentation, and coordinate with team members. This full-time, on-site position requires a Class 1 licence, valid English proficiency, and availability for weekends/ overtime.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience is preferred.
• Strong emphasis on animal welfare and safe handling of live poultry.
• Accurate record keeping and documentation skills.
• Adherence to safety regulations and procedures.
• Good communication with team members.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor-trailer to pickup and transport live poultry.
• Operate a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle to transport goods.
• Ensure cargo is properly secured and loaded.
• Load and unload modules from the trailer.
• Complete delivery documentation accurately.
• Use equipment such as forklifts and telehandlers to load/unload modules.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Animal welfare

Record keeping

Safety regulations

Team communication

Minimal supervision

Job description

About us

Farmfed is a vertically integrated Family Owned business in Abbotsford, BC. We are innovative, supportive, and engaging.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training

We are looking for an experienced and dependable professional to transport live Poultry across the Fraser Valley. This position requires a focus on animal welfare, an ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as an aptitude for running forklift. The successful candidate will also need to be reliable, trustworthy and able to work with little supervision. Key responsibilities of the position include loading and unloading trucks, keeping accurate records, following safety regulations and communicating with team members.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor-trailer to Pickup and transport live poultry.
• Drive a tractor-trailer truck or any comparable, over-the-road commercial vehicle for the purpose of transporting goods.
• Ensure that cargo is properly secured and loaded onto the vehicle.
• Load and unload the modules from the trailer.
• Fill out delivery documentation and check that it is accurate.
• Use specialized equipment such as moffets, forklifts, and telehandlers to load/unload moduels on trucks.
• Work O/T and weekends as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $38.00 per hour

Benefits

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Flexible language requirement

• French not required

Ability to commute/relocate

• Abbotsford, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language

• English (required)

Licence/Certification

• Class 1 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person