Job Description

We are looking for a

Spare Relief Driver/Merchandiser

in Nova Scotia who will fill in for our regular drivers while they are on vacation, and merchandise store shelves when not providing vacation relief. You will ensure excellent customer service while being responsible to deliver fresh product to stores. This position requires travel throughout Nova Scotia.

Mrs. Dunster's has been a family tradition throughout the Maritimes and Maine for 50 years. We are a local, family owned and operated fresh bakery, with bakery operations in Sussex, NB, and Moncton, NB. We are known for our unique products, our great customer service, our talented teams and our passion for community involvement.

Travel throughout Nova Scotia is required

Responsibilities:

Direct store sales and delivery to major grocery chains, mass merchandising and retail outlets in your assigned territory. Merchandising and rotating stock of Mrs. Dunster's and partner products. Maintaining route distribution schedules. Loading and unloading of baked goods. Ensuring all required reports, invoices and documents are processed properly. Providing a high level customer service to customers. Deliver fresh products to stores across assigned territories.

Qualifications:

Driver's license, with minimum 3 years driving experience a cubed truck with references from past employers.

A clean driving abstract. Criminal Record Check. Willing to travel throughout the Maritimes on an ongoing basis to cover routes. Direct-store sales or merchandising experience would be great. Hard working and dedicated to customer service. Punctual. Energetic self-starter. Professional and friendly. Neat and clean in appearance.
Please note that, should you be selected to move forward in the process, you will be required to provide a copy of your driver's license, driver's abstract, and driving reference letter for insurance verification purposes.

While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Mileage reimbursement On-site parking Paid time off Store discount Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Morning shift Weekends as needed
Application question(s):

Can you provide proof of you driving experience for insurance purposes?
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Merchandising: 1 year (preferred) driving a 3-5 ton truck: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:

100% (required)
Work Location: On the road