Delivery Driver

Job Ref:
169998

**Location**:
St. Laurent, QC H4S 1S5

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

Category:
Transportation (DOT)

**Job Type**:
Full-time

Job Status:
Non-exempt

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Rate

$22.00/hour

Brand

UNFI

Who are we?

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) Canada is the largest distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods Our mission is to provide healthier food choices to people everywhere. Better Food, Better Future

Join our team as a Class 3 Delivery Driver and help deliver healthier foods to people everywhere

Position: Delivery Driver - Class 3 (Saint-Laurent, QC)

Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday 5:00 AM start

Location and Territory: Drivers are based out of our Saint-Laurent, QC facility.

NOTE: Drivers are required to do Handbombing in this role

Why work at UNFI Canada?:

- UNFI was declared an essential service in response to COVID-19.
- We offer full time positions with 40+ hrs per week
- Hourly pay rate of $22.00/hour to start
- Health & Dental Benefits offered after 3 months of service
- Overtime available
- Wage increase every 6 months
- Pension Plan offered after 1 year of service
- Employee discount on organic foods

Job 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:

- Possession of a valid Class 3 License for the vehicle(s) being driven.

**Experience**:

- At least 6 months - 1 year of previous experience operating a truck(s) similar in size to the truck(s) that will be driven in the role
- Clean driver's abstract.

Required Knowledge:

- Knowledge of provincially specific transportation and driving laws and mandates.
- Bilingual; good written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
- Solid understanding of receiving and shipping functions.
- Good time management skills.
- Detail Oriented - proficient with basic administrative tasks (Paperwork, filing, etc.)

As a condition of employment, the incumbent will be required to undergo:

- A criminal background check
- MVR search
- References

Our Commitment:

- Company:

- UNFI Canada Inc.

**Compensation**:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

**Benefits**:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington),

Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associate’s first year, but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $680 per week. After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role, there is no set salary. UNFI’s commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved, among other factors.

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