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**About Messer**

Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America. We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.

**Why Messer?**
- Certified as Great Place to Work®
- Paid time off: vacation available in first year including personal days.
- Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
- Bonus and pay increases: Incentive program based on company performance and annual merit increase program.
- Career growth: Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement program.
- Referral program: Employees can refer talent and earn
- Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on a number of products and services across Canada.
- Home Daily; regular, weekly (Mon-Fri) schedule for local drivers.
- Newer fleet / well-maintained equipment.

**Purpose**:
Reporting to the Branch Manager, this position is responsible for customer deliveries and pickups while positively representing our organization to Messer customers by providing outstanding customer service.

**What you’ll do**:

- Deliver, load and offload hardgoods and cylinders containing gas products to customer locations within assigned geographical area.
- Maintain load manifests and all required vehicle documents by ensuring they are accurately completed and reconciled with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries.
- Establish and maintain good customer relations by listening to and helping resolve customer inquiries.
- Ensure compliance with provincial and federal transport regulations.
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections documenting deficiencies; ensures all safety items are in good working order. Report any hazard to Supervisor.
- Perform administrative duties including use of handheld technology to process deliveries and reconcile agent consignment inventory balance

**What it takes**:
Education and Experience:

- Valid Class 3 or DZ license with air brakes is required.
- Minimum of 1 year driving experience with clean driving abstract and training from a recognized driving school or 3 years driving experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Key Skills and Attributes:

- Ability to handle and lift up to 60 lbs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of the gas and/or welding industry an asset.
- WHMIS/TDG certification is an asset.

At Messer, our vision for Diversity & Inclusion is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcomes the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing every individual an equal opportunity to thrive.

Together we value innovation, efficiency and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.

Please feel free to check us out and see what we do