Driver

Cornerstone Building Brands; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive vacation time

Family benefits

Retirement savings contributions

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

A leading building products company in Kelowna is seeking a Driver to transport and deliver building materials. The role involves using a 5-ton cube truck, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work under various weather conditions is required. The position offers competitive rewards and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Transport and deliver building materials using a 5-ton cube truck.
• Perform pre & post-trip inspections thoroughly.
• Maintain cleanliness and integrity of vehicle.
• Ensure compliance with DOT guidelines.
• Unload and load product into warehouse safely.

Skills

Repetitive heavy lifting

Variable weather conditions

Use of small hand tools

Time management

Education

Valid Class 5 driver’s licence

Clean driving record

Tools

5-ton delivery truck

Job description

One Company. Hundreds of Products. Endless Possibilities. Ply Gem is North America's leading manufacturer of exterior building materials, including windows, siding, stone, and 40 other categories. At Ply Gem, we provide the nation's residential builders, remodelers and architects with access to a comprehensive range of building products. From new construction to repair, remodel and replacement, our full line of building products provide quality and value for all types of projects.

Ply Gem Canada is a growing company in the building products industry backed by Cornerstone Building Brands, providing us with stability and strength in the North American market. Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of vinyl windows in North America with brands you’ve come to know and trust. We have endless building product options from standard to specialty to customized to whatever you’re looking for. But it’s our service capabilities that sets us apart.

At Ply Gem Canada, we strive to produce a continuous stream of market leading products and services. We are creative and seek to recognize, embrace and apply new ideas and commercialize them more quickly than our competitors. We relentlessly seek to raise the bar on our products and services. We establish a reputation for innovation, quality and service that differentiates us from our competitors and enables us to tailor products and services to be the market leader.

Our building solutions are the cornerstone of the communities we serve. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

Why Join Our Team

Our employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on our success while pursuing a wide range of opportunities to meet your personal aspirations for development and advancement within a stable, growing Canadian industry leader.

What You Can Expect from our Company

• You will be Part of a Winning Team
• You Can Capitalize on Your Opportunities and Make an Impact
• You Will Be Well Rewarded for Your Contributions to our Success
• You’ll work for a growing company with an excellent reputation in our sector for providing great products and customer service
• Competitive and tangible rewards that provide fair compensation relative to expectations and effort including base earnings, benefits for you and your family, and contributions toward your retirement savings
• Competitive vacation time and flexibility in work schedules and location consistent with your role
• Resources and support to help you manage your personal wellness

What the Company Expects of our Team

• Bring yourself fully to work each day
• Playing your role on the team so together we Win as One
• Welcoming and Driving Change to support our continued evolution
• Help drive the success of our Canadian Business through living our universal core values
• Making an Impact to ensure our continued success

Job Description

The Driver will be expected to transport and deliver building materials to our dealers, distribution centers and/or construction job sites using a 5‑ton cube truck. This position requires a wide range of skills from practicing safe driving and delivery to top‑notch customer service.

• Perform pre & post‑trip inspections thoroughly
• Maintain cleanliness and integrity of vehicle and equipment
• Immediately report any necessary repairs and/or maintenance needed
• Actively ensure compliance with DOT guidelines
• Verify entire content loads prior to leaving manufacturing facility or job site
• Follow all safety procedures for transporting goods
• Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with overtime as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Unload and load product into warehouse in a safe and efficient manner
• Identify, count, sort, pick, package, unpackage, stock and move product in warehouse
• Load product for customer deliveries in a safe, efficient and timely manner
• Perform pre‑trip vehicle inspections and maintain required logs
• Complete and maintain required customer delivery paperwork
• Operate delivery vehicle in a safe manner and comply with company and motor vehicle traffic requirements; communicate vehicle problems to Supervisor
• Comply with all material handing company policies and procedures
• Contribute to a safe, orderly, and efficiently operating warehouse
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customer regarding product deliveries
• Perform general housekeeping duties including maintaining a clean work area

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence
• Clean driving record

Skills and Abilities

• Repetitive heavy lifting required
• Ability to work under variable weather conditions
• Extensive standing, frequent bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, twisting, and walking
• Use of small hand tools, and operation of a 5‑ton delivery truck
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Multi‑drop delivery experience a plus
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Ability to plan and manage time efficiently
• Ability to work safely throughout the day and prevent unsafe conditions
• Ability to install tire chains as required for winter driving conditions

Additional Information

Cornerstone Building Brands Canada is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.