Spare Truck Driver

Samuel, Son & Co.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Cambridge is looking for a Spare Driver. The role includes delivery of finished products and ensuring safety compliance while operating vehicles. Candidates must have a DZ driver's license and at least 3 years of experience with steel products. Effective communication and time management skills are essential. This position may require flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience hauling and securing steel products.
• Drivers must demonstrate effective time management skills and work well in a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of products and securing materials at the mill.
• Perform related computer functions such as scanning and billing.
• Maintain logs and reports regarding vehicle condition and trip details.

Skills

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Time management

Education

DZ driver’s license

High School diploma or equivalent work experience

Tools

Transport trucks

Electronic logbooks

Lift truck

Job description

Responsibilities: Spare Driver

• Delivery of finished product to the customer / pick-up of raw materials at the mill.
• Responsible for securing a safe & legal load.
• Perform related computer functions (scanning, billing, finalizing, etc.).
• Complete daily trip sheet and / or electronic logs as applicable and ensure that all associated records are completed and submitted.
• Maintains logs, drivers trip reports, vehicle condition reports, related records, maintenance, and repairs to vehicles.
• Maintains eligibility for commercial driver’s license and complies with applicable Department of Transportation regulations as well as local traffic laws governing operation of vehicle.
• Responsible for the safe operation of vehicles on public roadways and customer & supplier locations.
• Always conduct themselves with a professional demeanor, to project an appropriate corporate image in all dealings with customers and the public.
• On occasion, may be responsible for picking up customer payments after delivery has been made.
• Safe operation of the vehicle and load is of upmost importance.
• Safe unloading procedures must be followed at all times.
• Drivers must be punctual and dependable.
• Drivers will be representing the company while on deliveries, must be courteous and able to deal with clients.
• Spare drivers must be flexible with hours and able to come in to deliver material if a full-time driver cannot make it that day.

Order Picker

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of all lifting equipment.
• Performs daily inspection on lifting equipment prior to start up.
• Receive / verify material against incoming BOL and apply stock tags.
• Load material against a pick list – scanning product tags.
• Updates inventory material locations.
• Locate, generate, and package ASIS products and apply finished good tags.
• Stage material for processing
• Transfer material within the building as required.
• Ensures the safe preservation of products stored inside / outside the building.
• Ensure all necessary reports have been completed.
• Ensures non-conforming product / damaged equipment is brought forth to the Shipping / Receiving Department or Production Supervisor for disposition.
• Maintains good housekeeping in the work area.
• Take part and initiate continuous improvement efforts.
• Training new employees as required.
• Other duties as assigned by Management or Production Supervisor.

Quality System Requirements (Authority & Responsibility) :

• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.

Tools & Equipment :

• Samuel transport trucks, binders, chains, nylon slings / straps, load list, packing slips / BOL’s, electronic logbooks, cell phone and maps.
• Remote Cranes and Booms (qualified), Lift truck (qualified) Side Loader (qualified), Measuring and Computer Equipment (scanner / D365), Wood Saws, Nail Gun, Banding Equipment and Tensioners and Magnets.

Education & Qualifications :

• DZ driver’s license required.
• Min 3yrs experience hauling and securing steel products.
• High School diploma required or equivalent work experience.
• Drivers must be punctual and dependable.
• Effective time management skills, able to work as a member of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Drivers will be representing the company while on deliveries, must be courteous and able to deal with clients.
• Drive, determination and ability to work both independently with little direction and as part of a team.

Demands for a "Truck Driver" :

• Must have near excellent vision in both eyes and good hearing.
• Must demonstrate near excellent Hand / Leg / Foot / Eye co-ordination.
• Must have good judgment of distance and clearances.
• Weight demands on the body : 1 / 2 pound to 100 pounds. Usually an electric crane or Tow motor is at the disposal of the driver.
• Strain demands on the body : Moderate repetitive Hand, Leg, and Foot movement. Short term fluctuating Light to Heavy demands on back, arms, legs, hands, and groin.