Full-time DZ Driver - New Hamburg, ON Location: 70 Heritage Drive, New Hamburg, Ontario
Now is a very exciting time to join the Maple Leaf family. Maple Leaf Foods is located in New Hamburg, ON. Currently, the New Hamburg Hatchery has the ability to hatch approximately 1,000,000 chicks per week. Our work includes everything from receiving eggs from our farms to distributing chicks to many growers across the province.
Position Summary:
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 FridayMust be available on Wednesdays if needed.What's in it for you:
Salary: $26.96/hour
Fast paced learning environment
Opportunities for growth and training development!
Benefits after 3 months of service
Pension after 1 year of continuous service
Responsibilities Include:
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 DZ license or equivalent with clean driver’s abstract
Must have 3-5 years driving experience with a D 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
Application Procedure:
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 accommodations@mapleleaf.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible #mlfs