Produce Delivery Driver

**WHAT THE ROLE IS**:
**We are looking for a conscientious Delivery Driver who is willing to go the extra mile to deliver customer service excellence.**

As a Delivery Driver you must adhere to all safety standards relating to commercial truck driving and the handling of fruits and vegetables, monitoring the temperature and conditions to avoid damage to the product. Includes manually unloading/delivering various fresh produce items to customer locations, and completion of appropriate paperwork. You will work in a fast-paced hardworking environment, with mínimal supervision and with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**:

- Drives safely and in accordance with all Federal and Provincial laws.
- Perform daily pre-trip inspection, ensures truck is properly maintained, and reports any deficiencies or identified fleet repairs to Driver Supervisor/Transportation Supervisor.
- Loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner.
- Collect payments and issue receipts and credit notes during deliveries.
- Operate or perform other duties as directed by the Driver supervisor/Transportation Manager.

**EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION**:

- **CLASS 1 Drivers - Standard License**:

- Clean driving abstract.
- Knowledge of produce and distribution industry an asset

**YOUR BENEFITS**:

- Opportunity for career advancement in a rapidly growing company.
- A positive and inclusive team-oriented environment.
- Competitive salary including extended health benefits for qualifying Team Members.
- Employee discounts on products.

**WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU**:

- A high level of motivation, ability to work in a high-pressure environment with mínimal supervision and excellent multitasking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to exceed customer service standards in person and a passion to go above and beyond customer expectations.
- Clean appearance, punctual, and dressed in proper attire.
- A willingness to learn and openness to coaching and feedback.
- Ability to maintain a safe working environment and follow all safety procedures.

**SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS**:

- Ability to work a flexible schedule: 4:30 am start time, with varying shift lengths, including weekends.
- 2x per week overnight travel to Vancouver.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Sound physical condition a must as this job requires repetitive lifting of up to 50lbs.
- Knowledge of surrounding areas an asset.
- Food Safe Level 1 (Islands West will provide).
- Hepatitis A Vaccination (Islands West will provide).
- Must have valid work authorization in Canada.
- As this role is onsite, you must currently reside in Victoria, BC.

**WHO WE ARE**:
As a locally operated business, we have a clear appreciation of our important role in the community. As employers, we are committed to providing a safe, rewarding, healthy workplace for our team members.

Established in 1992, Islands West is a locally operated wholesale produce company that is currently the leader in produce distribution in the Vancouver Island Region. Based in Victoria B.C, we take great pride in processing fresh fruits and vegetables in-house and shipping kitchen and consumer ready products to restaurants, schools, hospitals, and retailers around the region.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $29.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- delivery driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 1 Licence (required)

Work Location: One location