Delivery Driver - Class 3

UNFI; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distributor in Montreal seeks a Class 3 Delivery Driver to deliver natural, organic food products. Candidates should have a Class 3 License and preferably 6 months to 1 year of driving experience. The role offers competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for overtime. If you are reliable and physically capable, we want you on our team.

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits

Wage increase every 6 months

Employee discount on organic foods

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months to 1 year of experience operating similar trucks.
• Clean driver's abstract required.
• Knowledge of transportation laws and mandates.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
• Deliver and unload products using various equipment.
• Operate the vehicle safely and responsibly.
• Report accidents and vehicle defects immediately.

Skills

Bilingual communication skills

Time management skills

Detail oriented

Education

Valid Class 3 License

Job description

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Who are we?

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) Canada is the largest distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods! Our mission is to provide healthier food choices to people everywhere. Better Food, Better Future!

Join our team as a Class 3 Delivery Driver and help deliver healthier foods to people everywhere!

Position : Delivery Driver - Class 3 (Saint-Laurent, QC)

Shift / Schedule : Monday-Friday 5 : 00 AM start

Location and Territory : Drivers are based out of our Saint-Laurent, QC facility.

NOTE : Drivers are required to do Handbombing in this role

Why work at UNFI Canada? :

• UNFI was declared an essential service in response to COVID-19.
• We offer full time positions with 40+ hrs per week!
• Hourly pay rate of $22.00 / hour to start
• Health & Dental Benefits offered after 3 months of service!
• Overtime available!
• Wage increase every 6 months!
• Pension Plan offered after 1 year of service
• Employee discount on organic foods!

Job Responsibilities :

Performs pre and post trip inspections of vehicle utilizing knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures.

Reviews paperwork for completeness and accuracy.

Delivers and unloads products utilizing equipment including tractor trailer, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks, load bars and other devices which assist delivery.

Verifies piece count, leaves the appropriate paperwork and secures the required signatures and store stamps (when applicable) on delivery documents.

Operates vehicle safely within UNFI guidelines minimizing accidents, traffic violations and complaints from the public.

Reports any accident immediately to the Transportation Manager.

Keeps vehicles well maintained, safe, and secure. Reports any defects promptly to the Transportation Manager.

Picks up supplies and back hauls from vendors. Completes related paperwork.

Addresses and resolves customer problems as appropriate.

Attends mandatory drivers meetings, training or administrative sessions as required.

Maintains the Company’s professional reputation to customers, the public and company employees.

Performs duties in accordance with HACCP and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures appropriate for location.

Assumes other related duties as required or assigned.

Physical Demands :

Manual lifting up to 50 lbs on occasion; must be able to hand bomb and break down skids.

Working environment - ranges from noisy, moisture, dust, and / or fumes

When needed - bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder, standing, walking, and sitting to drive a vehicle

Qualifications :

Education & Certifications :

Possession of a valid Class 3 License for the vehicle(s) being driven.

Experience :

At least 6 months - 1 year of previous experience operating a truck(s) similar in size to the truck(s) that will be driven in the role

Clean driver's abstract.

Required Knowledge :

Knowledge of provincially specific transportation and driving laws and mandates.

Bilingual; good written and verbal communication skills in English and French.

Solid understanding of receiving and shipping functions.

Good time management skills.

Detail Oriented - proficient with basic administrative tasks (Paperwork, filing, etc.)

As a condition of employment, the incumbent will be required to undergo :

A criminal background check

MVR search

References

Our Commitment :

UNFI believes in a diverse and accommodating workplace. UNFI encourages and promotes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability or otherwise. UNFI is committed to providing full accommodation for persons with disabilities in all active processes and procedures including but not limited to the recruitment process. To request any accommodation you may require to participate in the recruitment process (including alternative formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please contact the main recruiting contact for the position or Human Resources to discuss your specific needs.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M / F / Veteran / Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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