FT Driver
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Must have a minimum of 2 years’ transport driving experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.
We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.
We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.
Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, the nation’s largest retailer.
Our Distribution Center is currently recruiting for Class 1 Drivers – Short Haul
Duties
Employment Type
Full time
Type Of Role
Regular
We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.
#EN
#DC #DISTRC #NS
We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.
We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.
Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, the nation’s largest retailer.
Our Distribution Center is currently recruiting for Class 1 Drivers – Short Haul
Duties
- Transport temperature controlled shipments from our Distribution Centers to our customers
- Report road incidents to dispatcher and follow accident procedures
- Inspect truck and record issues
- Report mechanical problems and safety concerns
- Refuel and clean vehicle
- Keep an activities log and log hours
- Follow traffic laws
- Other duties as required
- Must have a valid class 1 drivers licence
- Must have a minimum of 2 years’ transport driving experience
- Must have a pair of CSA approved safety shoes
- Must be able to work flexible hours. Including evenings, overnights and days
- Must be able to work a minimum of 4 scheduled shifts per week
- Updated drivers abstract
- Clean criminal record check required
- Good customer service skills
- A competitive compensation package
- Excellent benefit package
- Pension plan, employee shares program and RRSP’s
- Grocery discount card
- Discounts with Goodlife, Koodoo and Venngo
- Yearly clothing and boot allowance
- And more!
Employment Type
Full time
Type Of Role
Regular
We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.
#EN
#DC #DISTRC #NS
More about this job
Responsibilities
Transport temperature-controlled shipments from distribution centers to customers, while following traffic laws and reporting road incidents to the dispatcher. Inspect, refuel, and clean the vehicle; report mechanical or safety issues; and maintain activity and hours logs.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a valid Class 1 driver's licence, have at least two years of transport driving experience, and provide an updated driver's abstract and a clean criminal record check. They must have CSA-approved safety shoes, be able to work flexible shifts including evenings, overnights, and days, work at least four scheduled shifts per week, and demonstrate good customer service skills.
Skills
- Class 1 Driving
- Short-Haul Transportation
- Temperature-Controlled Shipment Handling
- Vehicle Inspection
- Incident Reporting
- Mechanical Problem Reporting
- Safety Awareness
- Refueling and Vehicle Cleaning
- Activity and Hours Logging
- Traffic Law Compliance
- Customer Service
- Flexible Scheduling
Benefits
- Benefits Package
- Pension Plan
- Employee Share Program
- Grocery Discount Card
- Partner Discounts
- Yearly Clothing and Boot Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Retail
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Class 1 Driver's Licence
- Transport Driving
- Short-Haul Duties
- Distribution Center
- Customer Delivery
- Road Incident Reporting
- Accident Procedures
- Truck Inspection
- Mechanical Problem Reporting
- Safety Concerns
- Vehicle Refueling
- Vehicle Cleaning
- Activity Log
- Hours Log
- Traffic Laws
- CSA-Approved Safety Shoes
- Driver's Abstract
- Criminal Record Check
- Customer Service
- Flexible Hours
- Evening Shifts
- Overnight Shifts
- Day Shifts