Driver

Spicers-Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Spicers-Canada is seeking a motivated Full-Time Driver in Calgary, Alberta. Report to the Warehouse and Distribution Manager; responsibilities include routing, loading/unloading deliveries, and accurate documentation.

Requirements include a secondary school diploma or equivalent, a valid Class 5 (or 3) license, forklift cert, and WHMIS/TDG certifications. Lane experience and strong communication are preferred. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class 5 (or 3) driver’s license.
• Experience driving delivery routes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Forklift certification and safety training.
• WHMIS and TDG certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble delivery invoices in route order and prepare for delivery.
• Load truck and unload boxes at customer sites, ensuring accuracy.
• Verify stock against charge sheets and maintain staging area organization.
• Perform pre-departure safety checks on vehicles and report issues.
• Maintain manifests and update computer records after trips.
• Obtain customer signatures as proof of delivery and on returns.
• Keep truck cab and box clean; maintain a tidy staging area.
• Follow health and safety policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Defensive driving

Air brake experience

Strong communication

Self-directed

Warehouse experience

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certificate

WHMIS and TDG certifications

Job description

Backed by a fifth-generation family-owned company, Spicers is a leading distributor of commercial print and business papers, specialty products, graphic solutions, sign & display equipment and materials, and packaging and facility supplies and equipment.

We’re based in Vaughan, Ontario, with 13 regional locations that include custom manufacturing facilities in Edmonton, Toronto and Winnipeg, as well as cash and carry locations, product showrooms and equipment demo sites.

We are currently looking for a Full-Time Driver located in Calgary, Alberta reporting to the Warehouse and Distribution Manager .

Under supervision of the Warehouse and Distribution Manager, the duties and responsibilities of the Driver include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assemble delivery invoices in order of route - first to last - routing system;
• Check all stock in staging area to match customer charge sheet;
• Loads truck in correct route sequence;
• Ensure that errors in staging area are corrected before departure;
• Maintain am and pm manifest sheets by entering pertinent information into the computer before departing;
• Complete log sheet on return by updating computer;
• Before departure performs a safety check of vehicle: airbrakes, fluid levels, and all related safety equipment;
• Accomplish maximum number of deliveries in a safe manner, utilizing defensive driving skills;
• Get customer signature on manifests as proof of delivery;
• Responsible for loading paper boxes onto electric dolly and offloading boxes at customers;
• Obtain authorization to pick up return product from customer;
• Shrink wrap and condense stock;
• Check return goods match quantity and description of return sheet;
• Ensure truck cab and box are clean and tidy;
• Maintain a clean staging area that is free of returned goods;
• Follow and promote health and safety policies and procedures; and
• Other duties as assigned.
• Completion of a secondary school diploma or equivalent;
• Valid class 5 drivers license or class 3;
• Desensive driving course;
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written);
• Truck driving experience, preferably with air brake;
• Driving experience in similar industry (i.e.: timeframes, size of customer base and daily volume);
• Valid forklift certificate;
• WHMIS and T.G.D. certifications;
• Warehouse experience;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Self-directed with the ability to work well with minimal supervision;