Class 5 Driver

**Who are we?** **_ UNFI Canada is the largest natural and organic food distributor in North America We provide healthier food choices to people everywhere, as part of our ongoing mission to #FeedthePlanet._** **Position: Delivery Truck Driver (Class 5 with air brake endorsement)** **Shift/Schedule**:Monday-Friday 6:00 AM start **Location and Territory: Richmond, Metro Vancouver, Lower Mainland, and other areas as assigned. **Drivers are based out of our Richmond Distribution Center. **NOTE: Handbombing is required for this job** **Hourly Rate**:$24.49/hour to start **Why work at UNFI Canada?** - UNFI has been declared an **essential service** in response to COVID-19. We **offer permanent full time positions** and guaranteed job stability. - Comprehensive health & dental benefits package offered - Overtime available - Wage increase every 6 months - RRSP contribution Plan available - Discounts on natural and organic foods **Responsibilities**: - Performs pre and post trip inspections of vehicle utilizing knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures. - Reviews paperwork for completeness and accuracy. - Delivers and unloads products utilizing equipment including tractor trailer, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks, load bars and other devices which assist delivery. - Verifies piece count, leaves the appropriate paperwork and secures the required signatures and store stamps (when applicable) on delivery documents. - Operates vehicle safely within UNFI guidelines minimizing accidents, traffic violations and complaints from the public. - Reports any accident immediately to the Transportation Manager. - Keeps vehicles well maintained, safe, and secure. Reports any defects promptly to the Transportation Manager. - Picks up supplies and back hauls from vendors. Completes related paperwork. - Addresses and resolves customer problems as appropriate. - Attends mandatory drivers meetings, training or administrative sessions as required. - Maintains the Company’s professional reputation to customers, the public and company employees. - Performs duties in accordance with HACCP and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures appropriate for location. - Assumes other related duties as required or assigned. **Physical Demands**: - Manual lifting up to 50 lbs on occasion; must be able to "hand bomb" and break down skids. - Working environment - ranges from noisy, moisture, dust, and/or fumes - When needed - bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder, standing, walking, and sitting to drive a vehicle **Qualifications**: **Education & Certifications**: - High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred - Possession of a valid, provincially appropriate **Class 5 driver’s license** for the vehicle(s) being driven. - **Must have Air Brake Endorsement certification** **Experience**: - At least 3 months of experience operating a truck(s) similar in size to the truck(s) that will be driven in the role - Clean driving abstract. **Required Knowledge**: - Knowledge of provincially specific transportation and driving laws and mandates. - Good written and verbal communication skills in English - Solid understanding of receiving and shipping functions. - Good time management skills. - Detail Oriented - proficient with basic administrative tasks (Paperwork, filing, etc.) **Our Commitment**: Additional Information - Company Name: UNFI Canada Inc. - Schedule: Full-time - Work Indicator: Onsite Compensation - Pay Rate: $24.49/hour Additional Information - Company Name: UNFI Canada Inc. - Schedule: Full-time - Work Indicator: Onsite Compensation - Pay Rate: $24.49/hour