Driver
- Vaughan, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Backed by a fifth-generation family-owned company, Spicers is a leading distributor of commercial print and business papers, specialty products, graphic solutions, sign & display equipment and materials, and packaging and facility supplies and equipment.
We’re based in Vaughan, Ontario, with 13 regional locations that include custom manufacturing facilities in Edmonton, Toronto and Winnipeg, as well as cash and carry locations, product showrooms and equipment demo sites.
We are currently looking for a Full-Time Driver located in Vaughan, Ontario reporting to the Warehouse and Distribution Manager.
Your Challenge
Responsibilities
Under supervision of the Warehouse and Distribution Manager, the duties and responsibilities of the Driver include, but are not limited to the following:
We’re based in Vaughan, Ontario, with 13 regional locations that include custom manufacturing facilities in Edmonton, Toronto and Winnipeg, as well as cash and carry locations, product showrooms and equipment demo sites.
We are currently looking for a Full-Time Driver located in Vaughan, Ontario reporting to the Warehouse and Distribution Manager.
Your Challenge
Responsibilities
Under supervision of the Warehouse and Distribution Manager, the duties and responsibilities of the Driver include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assemble delivery invoices in order of route - first to last - routing system;
- Check all stock in staging area to match customer charge sheet;
- Loads truck in correct route sequence;
- Ensure that errors in staging area are corrected before departure;
- Maintain am and pm manifest sheets by entering pertinent information into the computer before departing;
- Complete log sheet on return by updating computer;
- Before departure performs a safety check of vehicle: airbrakes, fluid levels, and all related safety equipment;
- Accomplish maximum number of deliveries in a safe manner, utilizing defensive driving skills;
- Get customer signature on manifests as proof of delivery;
- Responsible for loading paper boxes onto electric dolly and offloading boxes at customers;
- Obtain authorization to pick up return product from customer;
- Shrink wrap and condense stock;
- Check return goods match quantity and description of return sheet;
- Ensure truck cab and box are clean and tidy;
- Maintain a clean staging area that is free of returned goods;
- Follow and promote health and safety policies and procedures; and
- Other duties as assigned.
- Completion of a secondary school diploma or equivalent;
- Valid class 5 drivers license or class 3;
- Clean drivers abstract;
- Defensive driving course;
- Strong communication skills (both oral and written);
- Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations;
- Truck driving experience, preferably with air brake;
- Driving experience in similar industry (i.e.: timeframes, size of customer base and daily volume);
- Valid forklift certificate;
- WHMIS and T.G.D. certifications;
- Warehouse experience;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Self-directed with the ability to work well with minimal supervision;
- Punctual, dependable, and reliable;
- Basic knowledge of paper products; and
- Computer literate.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare and verify delivery paperwork and staged stock, load the truck in route order, and complete vehicle safety checks before departure. Deliver and collect products safely, obtain customer signatures and return authorizations, maintain accurate records, and keep the truck and staging area clean.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school diploma or equivalent, a valid Class 5 or Class 3 driver's license, a clean driving record, and a defensive driving course. Candidates should have truck driving and warehouse experience, a forklift certificate, WHMIS and T.G.D. certifications, strong communication and computer skills, and the ability to work reliably with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Defensive Driving
- Truck Driving
- Vehicle Safety Checks
- Route Planning
- Loading and Unloading
- Delivery Documentation
- Customer Communication
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Checking
- Computer Literacy
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Time Management
- Reliability
- Written and Oral Communication
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Class 3 Driver's License
- Clean Driver's Abstract
- Defensive Driving Course
- Air Brakes
- Forklift Certificate
- WHMIS
- T.G.D. Certification
- Warehouse Experience
- Truck Driving
- Route Sequence
- Delivery Invoices
- Manifests
- Proof of Delivery
- Electric Dolly
- Loading and Unloading
- Return Goods
- Shrink Wrapping
- Paper Products
- Computer Literacy
- Vehicle Safety Checks
- Health and Safety Policies
- Customer Deliveries