Job Description

Our family farm is currently looking for a team player to fill the position of Delivery Driver & Farm Hand. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of our produce, bringing the product into restaurants grocery stores and/ wholesalers, reviewing orders prior to delivery, loading and unloading trucks and providing exceptional customer service to our customers. You will also be required to work on the farm 1-2 days a week, either driving our field trucks, helping on our produce line, and during planting and/ or harvest. We will provide training to the right person who can demonstrate motivation and a willingness to learn.ROLE & RESPONSIBILITY

• Delivering our produce to our customers in a safe, courteous, and timely manner.
• Establish and maintain outstanding relationships with our customers by providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling any complaints professionally.
• Write out invoices and ensure accuracy of spelling & correct payment.
• Inspects delivery vehicles and ensure the safety and security of the loading and unloading process.
• Must be responsible handling cash and balancing cash at end of shift.
• Contacts customers to confirm delivery details (when required).
• Follow safety and lifting protocols during deliveries, and conduct safety reviews.
• Loading, transporting, and delivering items to customers.
• Must be able to lift 50lb + as job requires bringing 50lb bags of produce into customers restaurants.
• Maintains delivery logs and records.
• Assisting with loading and unloading items from truck at beginning and end of day.
• Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
• Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
• Must be comfortable operating equipment and machines, such as, forklifts, etc.
• Will be required to work around farm 1-2 days a week or when required; may be required to be around more during planting/harvest.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Good communication skills.
• Comfortable driving to different streets, neighborhoods, and routes.
• Highly trustworthy, responsible & reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Proven experience in commercial driving or a similar role
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts is a plus

PREFERRED SKILLS

• High school diploma.
• Valid DZ drivers Ontario license.
• 3 years of driving a truck preferred.
• Must have a clean driving record and be able to provide drivers abstract & CVDR.
• Ability to walk, drive, and lift and carry heavy items for extended periods.
• Attention to detail with delivery lists and special requests from customers or management.

Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: $27.00-$30.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 - 60 per weekBenefits:

• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• DZ (preferred)

Work Location: In person