Material Handler

**Tire Discounter Group (TDG)** is a leading Canadian distributor of branded tires. TDG was founded in 1966, and since 1990 has expanded to distribution centers in Barrie, Ottawa, London, Richmond Hill and our 150,000 square foot, state of the art Headquarters in East Garafraxa, just outside Orangeville, ON. We also currently have 72 Independent retail stores under the TDG banner known as our Dealer Network, throughout Ontario. From humble beginnings, Tire Discounter Group has never wavered from the core values of providing quality products, great value, and exceptional service.

TDG strives to be an employer of choice, to attract and retain top talent, and to provide a safe and positive work environment for all of its team members.

TDG is currently seeking **Material Handlers **for our Barrie distribution center. This position will be responsible for warehouse duties including picking product, staging, loading, and unloading and delivering product to our customers. If you are flexible, a team player and have a positive attitude then consider an opportunity with Tire Discounter Group.

**Requirements**:

- Self-starter, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to multi-task and be deadline oriented.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to perform duties accurately and efficiently
- Positive attitude and Team oriented
- Customer Service Driven
- Knowledge of relevant paperwork (customs, shipping/receiving, etc.)
- Experience using an ERP system
- Ability to lift over 50 lbs
- Valid class G driver’s license
- Clean driving record with no traffic violations in the past 12 months
- Ability to operate vehicles in a variety of weather and traffic conditions
- Strong Mechanical skills with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance
- Knowledge of the tire industry would be an asset

**Responsibilities**:

- Deliver product - ensure that product is delivered to customers accurately and on a timely basis, reporting any discrepancies or problems to management.
- Maintain vehicle - perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle; report any mechanical problems or damage of vehicle to management
- Maintain paperwork - ensure daily driving log is kept up to date and completed accurately; check all paperwork for deliveries and ensure it is accurate; all necessary paperwork is turned in at the end of the day
- Handle return goods - all returned goods are picked up and returned to the warehouse with the required paperwork
- Accept payment for goods - all cash money collected is handed in with accompanying paperwork to shipping office at the end of the run.
- Loading and unloading product - assists in loading and unloading product in the warehouse when required; assists customers unloading product; ensures that this is accomplished in a safe manner; ensures that the load is accurate and agrees with required paperwork.
- Maintains a safe working environment - operate vehicle in a safe manner and obeys all rules of the road; reports any vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to vehicle; follows company safety policies and procedures; advises management of safety hazards
- Maintains good attendance - consistently report for work on time; available for overtime or extra deliveries when required; keeps the shipping office informed if going to be late for delivery due to accident or weather conditions - any condition beyond control; keeps the shipping office always informed.
- Maintains a good attitude - project a positive attitude toward the job assignments, customers, supervisors, and fellow team members.
- Maintains a good image for the company - report to work in the proper and clean uniform and practices proper hygiene; is a courteous driver at all times - respects other drivers on the road.
- Assist in maintaining warehouse/equipment cleanliness - ensured delivery vehicle is always kept clean; ensures that any debris is cleaned up at the end of each run.

**Why work at TDG**:

- Competitive wages and salaries
- Non-matching RSP plan with Canada Life
- Competitive Group Benefit Plan (Health & Dental paid by TDG)
- Chance to win a $5,000.00 scholarship
- Bonus Program for all employees
- Service Awards Program
- Referral Hiring Bonus of $1,000.00 per referral
- Attendance Bonus for all hourly employees
- TDG wearables and merchandise

**Salary**: From $19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All Covid-19 precautions are in place at TDG.