Driver – Class 5

RONA; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work environment

Work-life balance

Employee discounts

Insurance coverage

Salary review

Telemedicine access

Advancement opportunities

Community involvement

Comprehensive training

Student incentive program

Job summary

RONA is seeking a delivery-support associate in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, to operate a forklift, manage orders, and ensure smooth delivery operations within a busy store environment.

You will load/unload vehicles, prepare loads, and maintain safety standards while coordinating with teams to meet customer needs. Prior shipping and loading experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience and safe operating practices.
• Valid reach truck certificate.
• Knowledge of wood types/grades and seasonal products.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior shipping, receiving, and loading experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load/unload vehicles and prepare loads for delivery.
• Perform routine forklift maintenance and report repairs.
• Prepare orders for delivery, identify material, and complete paperwork.
• Build and arrange customer orders and secure loads for transport.
• Follow health and safety policies and store procedures.
• Assist with other tasks to keep the store running smoothly.

Skills

Forklift driving

Order management

Wood types knowledge

Seasonal products knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Reach truck certificate

Job description

At RONA, our employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent?

We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match.

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Benefits: insurance (certain conditions apply), annual salary review, etc.
• Access to the GreenShield+ telemedicine platform, including virtual consultations with healthcare professionals and pharmacy services
• Opportunities for advancement within the company
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• Teamwork and ongoing training
• A comprehensive training program for all new hires
• A student incentive program
• And much more!

Your role:

• Become a vital link in our delivery support team at Rona! Use your forklift driving and order management skills to keep delivery operations running smoothly. You'll benefit from a dynamic environment, stimulating challenges and ongoing training in a safe, organized setting.
  • Operate forklift, consistently practicing safe operating habits to load and unload vehicles, transport material, and prepare loads for delivery
  • Perform routine and regular preventative maintenance of vehicle, including advising supervisor of required repairs. Complete forklift inspection sheet daily
  • Prepare orders for delivery including identifying, locating and securing material as per shipping memo and completing paperwork
  • Build and arrange customer orders and load onto vehicle giving consideration to safety/security of load, minimizing potential for damage in transport, order of use by customer, and routing of vehicle
  • Follow safe work practises, health and safety policy and procedures
  • Other related tasks to ensure the store runs smoothly

What we’re looking for:

• Knowledge of wood types/grades and familiarity with seasonal products and storage/damage handling procedures
• Valid reach truck certificate
• Prior shipping, receiving, and loading experience is an asset
• Good verbal and written communication skills

If selected for an interview, please advise our Store team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

If selected for an interview, please advise our Store team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.