Driver (Cross Border)
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- English
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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 - Cross Border (2-4 nights per week OTR)
Rate: $31.00
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.
Requirements
What you will do:
Why Join 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 - Cross Border (2-4 nights per week OTR)
Rate: $31.00
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.
Requirements
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.
- A valid Commercial Driver's license
- Minimum 3 years licensed and on the road
- Ability to Drive USA/CA Borders
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
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Responsibilities
Operate tractor-trailers, and potentially straight trucks, while complying with transportation and safety regulations. Inspect vehicles, maintain required logs and reports, secure and handle wood-product loads, and provide excellent customer service.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a valid commercial driver's license, have at least three years of licensed driving experience, and be able to drive across the U.S.-Canada border. The role also requires physical ability to handle loads up to 75 pounds and open and close trailer curtains.
Skills
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Cross-Border Driving
- Vehicle Inspections
- Load Securement
- Forklift Operation
- Moffett Operation
- Safe Loading And Unloading
- Customer Service
- Safety Compliance
- Physical Lifting
Benefits
- Family Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Advancement
- Continuous Learning And Development
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- AZ Driver
- Commercial Driver's License
- Cross-Border Driving
- U.S.-Canada Border
- Tractor-Trailer
- Straight Truck
- Forklift Certification
- Forklift
- Moffett
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- En-Route Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Driver Logs
- Inspection Reports
- Maintenance And Repair Reports
- Incident Reports
- Load Securement
- Hours Of Service
- Occupational Health And Safety
- Traffic Laws
- Wood Products
- Customer Experience
- Transportation Safety