Delivery Driver in Bradford

1 week ago

Elmvale, Ontario, Canada Bradford Greenhouses Limited Full time

Here we _GROW_ again Bradford Greenhouses is looking to expand our team of Drivers We are looking for Delivery Drivers.

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Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Reports To
Store Manager

Summary


The individual(s) in this position's main role is to deliver both large and small products from the retail location to the residences and/or offices of our retail customers.

This individual will also support the retail and office environment by delivering and/or picking up supplies as required.


Although deliveries are the primary function of this individual, the individual in this position will be expected to work in the other area(s) in the retail environment when there are no deliveries to complete.


Job Duties

  • Receive delivery requests
  • Review delivery schedule periodically throughout the day to ensure that all deliveries will be completed as committed to the customer
  • Ensure product is delivered within the time frame committed to the client
  • Load product into the delivery vehicle
  • Retrieve maps/directions of the location where delivery will occur
  • Unload product and place product in accordance with the directions on the delivery receipt.
  • Return undeliverable products to the appropriate area (i.e. Flower shop, wholesale)
  • Return all completed delivery receipts to Customer Service for tracking
  • Conduct basic maintenance on delivery vehicles: gas, oil, windshield washer fluid etc...
  • Clean both the interior and exterior of delivery vehicles as required.
  • Maintain a log of all deliveries completed, recording time of departure and time returned.
  • Delivery drivers assist instore with various activities when deliveries are not available.

This may include but is not limited to:
setting up displays, moving products, assisting customers, bagging products etc...

  • Ensure that all activities are being conducted with customer service in mind
  • Communicate to Customer Service or Shipping Office of any potential delivery concerns/delays so that they may be relayed to the customer.
  • Conduct all activities in accordance with the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
  • Coordinate with other supervisors, leads, and managers to obtain maximum use of resources.
  • Plan for manpower and equipment needs.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and ontime delivery.
  • Manage material requirements to increase inventory turns and reduce levels on hand.
  • Provide leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.
  • Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development.
  • Lead and participate in quality and productivity improvement initiatives.
  • Identify and determine quality and productivityrelated problems and solutions.
  • Maintain and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
  • Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements:

  • Able to communicate in a positive manner to all customers (both internal and external).
  • Current Ontario driver's license.
  • Able to review the daily deliveries and conduct them in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Enjoys both working in a team environment and independently
  • Capable of understanding and interpreting maps
  • Clean Driver's abstract
  • 35 years experience as a driver.
- preferred experience in the nursery/greenhouse industry.

  • Ability to operate various types of equipment.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to create logically ordered objectives.
  • Certified with WHMIS.
  • Excellent manual dexterity.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage employees.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Welldeveloped problemsolving skills and ability to develop conceptual alternatives.
  • Able to find new methods and principles and ability to incorporate them into existing production practices as needed.
  • A high degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
  • Strong prioritization skills. Excellent time and project management skills.
  • Excellent basic mathematical skills.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Ability to motivate and attain positive results from employees and teams is a must.
  • Proven leadership, decisionmaking, problemsolving and performance management skills are required.
  • Superior interpersonal and communication skills within a team environment are essential to this position.

Work Conditions:

  • Travel may be required
  • Additional time as required
  • Manual Dexterity required
  • May be exposed to dust
  • May require work in hazardous environments requiring protective equipment.
  • Ability to attend and conduct presentations

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