Transportation AZ Driver AM

Conestoga Meat Packers Ltd.; Canada; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Conestoga Meat Packers located in Breslau, Ontario is a vertically integrated processor of premium quality, fresh pork. Our Company is owned and supplied by a co-operative of over 160 Southern Ontario family farmers.

AZ Drivers are a critical part of our success in building relationships with our customers through courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries. Shunt trailers and shipping duties, operate equipment safely, deliver product on time, complete paperwork, and maintain health and safety

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Holds a valid AZ License.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation.
• Able to be flexible and learn new tasks.
• Ability to make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Shunt trailers and shipping duties, as required.
• Safely operate all equipment to complete assignments.
• Deliver product to customers on time with high level of customer service.
• Complete all paperwork (Bills of Lading and invoices).
• Complete all pre-trip inspections; identify and report any vehicle deficiencies.
• Drive defensively and adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Unload trailers with pump truck.
• Communicate with Conestoga Meats dispatch.
• The position is 4 days a week, 10 hours.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and procedures; report hazards/injuries.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Team orientation

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Decision making

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

AZ License

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

The World’s Best Pork from the Industry’s Best Team

As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and one of the largest pork processing plants in Canada we provide premium pork products to those who desire responsibly raised, healthy, quality pork through their commitment to local farmers, families, and communities worldwide. Produced By Families for Families

We invest in our employee’s potential and value to the company by providing professional development and training for all roles and succession planning to align job interests and potential. Hiring from within is our go to growing our own right here.

AZ DRIVER

DISTRIBUTION: TRANSPORTATION – DAY SHIFT (AM)

REPORTS TO: SHIPPING SUPERVISOR/MANAGER

POSTING #: 97

Open Positions: One (1)

Rate: $ 30.88

Please Note: The “OPEN” position within the rate group is highlighted in “RED”. Applicants will be trained on this job first and may be required to rotate through any jobs identified in the Rate Group.

SHUNT DRIVER

AZ DRIVER

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Conestoga Meat Packers located in Breslau, Ontario is a vertically integrated processor of premium quality, fresh pork. Our Company is owned and supplied by a co-operative of over 160 Southern Ontario family farmers. All of our farmers got into the processing business because they wanted to supply the Canadian market with the same wholesome, delicious pork their own families were enjoying.
• AZ Drivers are a critical part of our success in building relationships with our customers through courteous, on-time, and accurate deliveries.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shunt trailers and shipping duties, as required
• Safely operate all equipment required to complete assignments
• Deliver product to customers on time and maintain a high level of customer service
• Complete all necessary paperwork, including Bills of Lading and invoices
• Complete all pre-trip inspections; identify and report any vehicle deficiencies
• Drive defensively at all times and adhere to all regulatory requirements
• Unload trailers with pump truck
• Communicate with Conestoga Meats dispatch
• The position is 4 days a week, 10 hours
• Ensures compliance with health and safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Health and Safety Manual:
  • Report, and where possible, correct unsafe acts, practices and/or conditions.
  • Report all injuries.
  • Make suggestions to improve the safety program
  • Required to identify and report any hazard(s) in their workplace
  • Required to report any accidents, injuries requiring first aid, health care, lost time injuries, occupational diseases or incidents
  • Use PPE as required
  • Operate assigned equipment is a safe manner.
• Ensures safe and clean work environment maintained

MAJOR CONTACTS / ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

• Lead Hands
• Senior Management

External:

• Customers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Personal value set that corresponds to Conestoga Meats Company values
• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Holds a valid AZ License
• Strong interpersonal skills / team orientation
• Ability to be flexible and learn new tasks
• Ability to make decisions

WORKING / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Temperatures; Hot/cold environment. Wear appropriate PPE. Recognize the early signs of heat/cold stress.
• Slippery ground/floor. Pieces of product, wood on the floor/wet floors inside trailer/plant. Ice and wet ground in inclement weather. Be aware of your surroundings, check tread on footwear and maintain good housekeeping in units.
• Ergonomic: Potential awkward postures and heavy forces to lift and carry boxes of product. Know the amount of weight you are about to lift. Ask for assistance, if required, when the weight is too heavy.
• Work areas have a potential for congestion and moving vehicles (forklifts, jitneys, etc.)

Why Work at Conestoga Meats?

• Growing company with opportunity to grow with team and department
• Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts
• Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service
• Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service
• Floater day given on top of vacation days
• Diverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languages
• Discounts on quality pork products
• Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)
• Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games)
• BBQ's and wellness programs
• On-site training and company provided equipment
• Employee scholarship program and English courses

Candidates will need to find their own transportation.

No public transportation available.

Reason for vacancy: existing position (40 hours per week).

Conestoga Meats welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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