Full-Time DZ Driver

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Hanover; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Hanover, ON, is seeking an experienced Full-Time DZ Driver to ensure safe and timely delivery of products. The role requires a valid DZ license, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in various weather conditions. Join our team for a rewarding career in the Agricultural Industry with growth opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

Salary: $28.46/hour

Fast paced learning environment

Opportunities for growth and training development

Benefits after 3 months of service

Pension after 2 years of continuous service

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years driving experience with DZ license or equivalent.
• Willing and able to work flexible hours including some weekends.
• Must understand Animal Welfare/HACCP/Biosecurity procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safe transportation of product to customer locations.
• Completing circle checks and regulatory requirements.
• Manual loading and unloading of product.

Skills

Delivery experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in extreme weather

Education

Valid DZ license

Job description

Overview

Full-Time DZ Driver. 90 10th Avenue, Hanover, ON

Maple Leaf Foods is located in Hanover, ON. Currently, the Hanover Hatchery has the ability to hatch approximately 900,000 chicks per week. Our work includes everything from receiving eggs from our farms to distributing chicks to many growers across the province.

Maple Leaf Foods is looking for an experienced DZ driver with both automatic and standard transmission experience. The delivery driver is responsible for ensuring a timely and safe delivery of product to customer locations while providing professional service in a team-oriented environment. The delivery driver is also responsible for coordinating the unload with hands-on support in collaboration with a delivery helper.

Come join our team to experience working in the exciting and rewarding Agricultural Industry!

SHIFT: Full-Time — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Must be available on Wednesdays and Saturdays if needed.

What\u2019s in it for you:

• Salary: $28.46/hour
• Fast paced learning environment
• Opportunities for growth and training development
• Benefits after 3 months of service
• Pension after 2 years of continuous service

Responsibilities

• Safe transportation of product to customer locations
• Completing circle check, log books, and other regulatory requirements including truck maintenance
• Manual loading and unloading of product according to plant and customer specifications
• Collaborating with various teams throughout the day
• Provide direction and guidance to Delivery Helper to meet customer requirements
• Supporting training needs for new hires as an overall team
• Following all procedures (e.g. biosecurity, HACCP, CHEQ)
• Positive customer interactions
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must have valid minimum DZ license or equivalent with clean driver’s abstract
• Must have 3-5 years driving experience with a DZ license or equivalent
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
• Must understand and follow all Animal Welfare/HACCP/Biosecurity procedures (Training will be provided)
• Willing and able to work flexible hours, including some Wednesdays and weekends as required (e.g. early starts and/or late end times)
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to complete work without supervision
• Able to work in extreme weather hot or cold
• Must be in good physical condition – able to lift up to 50 lb. overhead repetitively
• Delivery experience an asset
• Familiarity with delivery routes an asset

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible. #mlfs