Job Description

Shipping Route Driver

John Slaman Greenhouses Ltd.

HR@slamans.ca

212 Maple Ave South, Burford, ON

About John Slaman Greenhouses Ltd:

Quality is the best way to describe the fresh cut flowers grown at John Slaman Greenhouse Ltd operating as Slaman's Quality Flowers. With over 200,000 sqft of climate-controlled greenhouses, Slaman's provides locally grown cut chrysanthemums and lisianthus. Slaman's Quality Flowers sells directly to wholesale and auction channels throughout Ontario, Quebec and the North-Eastern United States. Every bunch is sleeved with the logo Slaman's Quality Flowers so customers can request these locally grown fresh cut flowers. The Slaman's team utilizes modern growing techniques, agri-technology for climate-controlled greenhouses to improve production, and environmentally sustainable practices to reduce our carbon footprint while providing customers with quality flowers.

How you will contribute as part of the Slaman's team:

Under the direction of the Sales Manager, the sales team has day-to-day responsibility for supporting customers and fulfilling sales orders accurately and in a timely manner. The Shipping Route Driver will complete the daily delivery routes and manage route coordination, provide client and customer service in a professional manner when delivering product, notify the sales team of concerns or opportunities as they arise, and other tasks as directed.

This role is required to fill irregular seasonal shipping needs and vacation back-up for our full time Shipping Route Drivers. This is a casual scheduled as required role and a great fit for a candidate looking for a minimal time commitment.

Major Responsibilities:

Tasks as assigned Driving deliveries in a HINO 26 ft straight truck with automatic transmission (G License) Driving set delivery routes throughout southern Ontario (inclusive of Hamilton, Toronto, Niagara, and London) Maintain cleanliness and organization of the delivery vehicle Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while driving Lifting and dynamic movements with items (pails with water; flower boxes; sleeve boxes etc) up to 50lbs each Packing truck with pails/boxes/carts according to route customer orders and unloading pails, boxes, carts and/or skids at customer locations Verify contents of inventory loads against shipping papers Ensure timely and accurate delivery of products to customers Provide excellent customer service during deliveries

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

Valid Ontario Drivers License (G) with clean drivers abstract (driving history) No requirements but prior training or education is always an asset. Forklift license or willingness to obtain a license.
Experience

Entry-level - no prior experience required. Driving experience an asset.
Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Comfort communicating professionally (politely and accurately) with customers. Organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management. Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and team members.

Position Details:

Employment type: Part-Time Casual

Duration of employment: Permanent, year-round

Hours of work: No weekly minimum; irregular seasonal. Minimum shift length 4 hours when scheduled.

Schedule: Scheduled days are Monday to Friday standard routes. Limited requirement to work long weekends and extra hours during peak shipping times and according to delivery route needs.

Work Conditions: Cold environment - ready to ship product is stored and packed in a cooler with temperatures ranging from 2-6 degrees Celsius; Warm environment - Warehouse and Production Greenhouse may range in temperature throughout the seasons 15-30+ degrees Celsius.

Work location: Burford

Reports to: Sales Manager

Salary Range: $20 to $23 per hour; prior experience and skill set considered when setting salary

To apply for job posting, please email your resume and a brief cover letter of no more than 1 page in length to: HR@slamans.ca

John Slaman Greenhouses Ltd welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities, diverse backgrounds and experience. Accommodations are available on request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Should you have any questions or to request accommodation please contact HR@slamans.ca

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 20 per week

Work Location: In person