Delivery Driver

Islands-West-Produce; Victoria; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended healthcare benefits eligible

Employee discounts on products.

Development opportunities.

Job summary

Islands-West-Produce in Victoria, BC is seeking a conscientious Delivery Driver who provides excellent customer service while delivering fresh produce to client locations. The role requires safety-first driving, physical lifting up to 50 lbs, and on-site work with some flexibility in schedule.

Responsibilities include loading, transporting, and delivering items, performing pre-trip inspections, handling payments, and maintaining paperwork with accuracy.

Qualifications

• CLASS 5 driver's license and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of produce and distribution industry preferred.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of Vancouver Island and Greater Vancouver area is an asset.
• Must reside in Victoria, BC and have Canadian work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely and comply with all Federal and Provincial laws.
• Perform daily pre-trip inspections and report deficiencies.
• Load, transport, and deliver items to clients in a safe, timely manner.
• Collect payments and issue receipts.

Skills

Safe driving

Physical stamina

Customer service

Route knowledge (Vancouver Island & GV

Job description

We are looking for a conscientious Delivery Driver who is willing to go the extra mile to deliver customer service excellence.

As a Delivery Driver you must adhere to all safety standards relating to commercial truck driving and the handling of fruits and vegetables, monitoring the temperature and conditions to avoid damage to the product. Includes manually unloading/delivering various fresh produce items to customer locations, and completion of appropriate paperwork. You will work in a fast-paced hardworking environment, with minimal supervision and with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

SCHEDULE AVAILABLE:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule: 5:00 am start time, with varying shift lengths, including weekends.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives safely and in accordance with all Federal and Provincial laws.
• Perform daily pre-trip inspection, ensures truck is properly maintained, and reports any deficiencies or identified fleet repairs to Driver Supervisor/Transportation Supervisor.
• Loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner.
• Collect payments and issue receipts and credit notes during deliveries.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CLASS 5 Drivers
• Clean driving abstract.
• Knowledge of produce and distribution industry an asset
• Sound physical condition a must as this job requires repetitive lifting of up to 50lbs.
• Knowledge of delivery areas (Vancouver Island and Greater Vancouver) an asset.
• Must have valid work authorization in Canada.
• As this role is onsite, you must currently reside in Victoria, BC.

BENEFITS:

• Extended healthcare benefits eligibility
• Employee discounts on products.
• Development opportunities.