Driver
- Burnaby, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Why you will love Upper Canada Forest Products:
We are North Americas premier distributor of globally sourced specialty forest products. That means our products are not only sustainably sourced, but we are building a workforce for the future.
We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career advancement and development. From Innovation, diversity, equity & inclusion, we also strive to do what’s best for our people, customers, and communities.
Role: AZ Driver
Rate: $31- 34
The impact you will have:
As a Driver for Upper Canada Forest Products, you will have the opportunity to expand your skillset and enhance our customer experience.
If you are passionate about making a difference, impacting driver operations efficiencies, partnering with our warehouse teams, and ensuring products are distributed safely – this opportunity may be the right fit for you.
What you will do:
- Operate a tractor trailer; potentially straight truck as needed.
- Ongoing and continuous learning and development; including forklift certification.
- Comply with applicable legislation including safety operation, carriage of goods, driver’s hours, occupational health and safety, and applicable traffic laws.
- Perform pre/post-trip vehicle inspection to ensure mechanical, safety and emergency equipment meets our rigorous safety standards.
- Maintain daily logs, inspection logs and other necessary driver compliance documentation.
- Fill reports such as Driver logs, inspection reports (pre-trip, enroute, post-trip), maintenance and repair reports, and incident reports.
- Perform all aspects of truck and trailer load securement.
- Physically capable of opening and closing curtains on the trailer.
- Safely load and unload premium quality wood products for our customers.
- May be required to operate a forklift and/or Moffett.
- Safely lift material up to 75 pounds.
- Provide excellent customer experience.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Customer experience.
- Other duties as assigned.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- A valid Commercial Driver’s license.
- Minimum 3 years licensed and on the road.
Why Join Upper Canada Forest Products?
- People First Culture: We stand proudly for our people, supporting success through career advancement, continuous learning, and a collaborative environment.
- Competitive Rewards: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive family benefits, tuition reimbursement, and programs designed to support not only you but your family as well.
- Growth & Innovation: Join a company that champions innovation and sustainability - where your ideas drive progress and help shape the future.
- Purpose-Driven Work: Our mission is simple: Deliver the Difference to our customers when they need it, by people who know and care. Every role here makes a real impact on our customers and local communities.
AI Usage & Disclosure: This recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting candidates.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate tractor trailers and potentially straight trucks to safely distribute wood products while maintaining compliance with safety and traffic legislation. Perform vehicle inspections, manage driver logs, and provide excellent customer service while assisting with loading and unloading tasks.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s license and have a minimum of 3 years of licensed driving experience. The role requires physical capability to lift up to 75 pounds and the ability to operate specialized equipment like forklifts.
Skills
- Tractor trailer operation
- Forklift operation
- Moffett operation
- Load securement
- Pre-trip inspection
- Post-trip inspection
- Driver compliance
- Customer experience
- Safety legislation compliance
- Log maintenance
- Material handling
Benefits
- Comprehensive family benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career advancement
- Continuous learning
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Tractor trailer
- AZ Driver
- Forklift certification
- Moffett
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Safety standards
- Driver logs
- Load securement
- Commercial Driver's license
- Wood products
- Distribution
- Occupational health and safety
- Mechanical inspection
- Customer experience