Driver – Class 5

RONA Atlantic; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive employee discounts

Insurance benefits

Telemedicine (GreenShield+)

Advancement opportunities

Ongoing training

Community involvement

Student incentive program

Job summary

RONA Atlantic is seeking a delivery support associate to operate a forklift, prepare orders and load vehicles for delivery in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will maintain accurate shipping records, assist with order management, and build customer orders while ensuring load security and safety. Follow forklift protocols, perform routine vehicle checks, and contribute to smooth store operations with teamwork and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wood types/grades not applicable here.
• Valid reach truck certificate is required
• Prior shipping, receiving, and loading experience is an asset
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, load/unload vehicles, and prepare loads for delivery.
• Prepare orders for delivery and secure materials per shipping memo.
• Build and arrange customer orders ensuring load safety and routing considerations.
• Follow safety policies and perform routine vehicle checks.
• Assist with other delivery support tasks to keep the store running smoothly

Skills

Forklift operation

Order management

Load security

Communication

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.