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  • Dartmouth, NS, Canada

Salary: Starting at $22/hour (based on skills license, and experience) · Full-time

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Salary: Starting at $22/hour (based on skills license, and experience)
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Original job description

Join Swish as a Driver

About Swish

Swish is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company that has been operating since 1956. From coast to coast, we help communities feel confident that the spaces where they work and live are clean, safe, and hygienic. We are Canada’s source for high-quality cleaning supplies and equipment, offering professional-grade, environmentally responsible solutions tailored to our customers’ needs. Our product and service categories include: Hand Hygiene, Surface Disinfecting, Kitchen, Laundry & Warewash, Floor Care & Matting, Cleaning Tools & Powered Equipment, Safety, PPE, and more. At Swish, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

About The Role

The Driver is responsible for safely transporting and delivering products and equipment to customers while providing best-in-class customer service. This role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy in order fulfillment, and the ability to operate delivery and warehouse equipment efficiently. The successful candidate will maintain compliance with transportation policies and safety standards, communicate effectively with customers and internal teams, and represent the company in a professional manner at all times.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate a delivery truck and complete daily delivery routes to multiple customer locations, including loading and unloading orders
  • Represent the company professionally by delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining positive customer relationships.
  • Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of all products and orders.
  • Perform general housekeeping and maintain cleanliness of the delivery truck.
  • Conduct daily circle checks and complete all required logs in compliance with company transportation policies and procedures.
  • Safely operate lift trucks, power walkies, pump trucks, and order-picking equipment.
  • Communicate effectively with warehouse and sales staff to coordinate deliveries and resolve issues.
  • Maintain an acceptable driver abstract, and promptly report any incidents or accidents.
  • Report delays caused by breakdowns, weather, traffic conditions, or other emergencies in a timely manner.

What You Bring

  • High school diploma
  • Experience operating a 5-ton truck
  • Valid Class 5 drivers license
  • Acceptable Driver Abstract
  • Ability to pass a security clearance (required to deliver to certain customers)
  • Forklift license is an asset

A People-first Company

Job Details & What We Offer

  • Membership in the Swish family - we treat our employees with integrity and have since 1956

The role

  • Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
  • Salary: Starting at $22/hour (based on skills license, and experience)
  • Variable compensation: Annual performance bonus eligibility
  • Vacation: Starting at 3 weeks

Benefits From Day 1

  • Company-paid Extended Health & Dental Care
  • Company contributions to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Extras that matter

  • Rewards & Recognition program that celebrates great work and meaningful contributions
  • Access to hundreds of employee discounts across home, wellness, travel, fashion, and more
  • Unlimited training and development with an industry-leading brand to help you grow your career

Role Information

Existing vacancy

Equal Opportunity

Swish is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with excellent opportunities for professional development and advancement within a growing Canadian organization.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Swish is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment and workplace experience in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation across Canada. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact Human Resources at any stage.

Pre-Employment Screening

Swish is committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to complete background screening, including criminal record checks where permitted by law and where relevant to the position, or where required by client sites. For roles involving the operation of a company motor vehicle, a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driver’s abstract will also be required.

AI Disclosure

Swish uses artificial intelligence technology to assist in the initial screening and assessment of applications. AI is used only as a support tool; no hiring decisions are made solely by automated systems. All final hiring decisions are made by a human. We are committed to a hiring process that maintains the highest integrity and prioritizes a fair, positive experience for every candidate.
More about this job

Responsibilities

Operate a delivery truck on daily routes, safely load and unload orders, and ensure products are delivered accurately and on time while providing professional customer service. Maintain the vehicle and required logs, operate warehouse equipment safely, coordinate with internal teams, and promptly report incidents, delays, or emergencies.

Requirements

A high school diploma, experience operating a 5-ton truck, a valid Class 5 driver's license, and an acceptable driver abstract are required. Candidates must be able to pass security clearance for certain customer deliveries; a forklift license is an asset.

Skills

  • Truck Driving
  • Delivery Route Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Order Accuracy
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Vehicle Safety Checks
  • Transportation Compliance
  • Forklift Operation
  • Warehouse Equipment Operation
  • Communication
  • Housekeeping
  • Incident Reporting
  • Time Management
  • Driver Abstract Compliance

Benefits

  • Extended Health and Dental Care
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Annual Performance Bonus Eligibility
  • Three Weeks of Vacation
  • Employee Discounts
  • Rewards and Recognition Program
  • Training and Development

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Categories

  • Transportation
  • Logistics
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • Delivery Truck
  • 5-Ton Truck
  • Class 5 Driver's License
  • Driver Abstract
  • Forklift License
  • Forklift
  • Power Walkie
  • Pump Truck
  • Order-Picking Equipment
  • Delivery Routes
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Customer Service
  • Transportation Policies
  • Safety Standards
  • Daily Circle Checks
  • Vehicle Logs
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Security Clearance
  • Incident Reporting
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Cleaning Equipment
  • Facilities Services

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