Class 1 Driver

**We are Sollio Agriculture. We support farmers across Canada to help them maximize their performance, keeping in mind that there are only 24 hours in a day and 365 days in a year.**

**We bring together passionate people devoted to helping each other and moving forward together. These are men and women who are not afraid to work hard and get their hands dirty, every day. **For them, agriculture is about family, community, and food.**

**Our pan-Canadian presence means that we’re there for them, on-site, when and where they need us. **With our partners’ facilities as well as our own, we now have a total of 320 locations in nine provinces. Our goal is to support our farmers and the local areas where they operate. In short, we’re both close by and everywhere they need us to be. **Our advisors are their advisors—the people who have always been by their side and know every acre of their local area.**

Our sector is seeking a:
**Class 1 Driver - Salesperson**

**006532**

**Work location**: 47 Minas Warehouse Road, New Minas, NS B4N 5A5

**Status**: Professional, Permanent, Full Time, New Hire

Job Title: Driver - Salesperson (Unionize role)

Location: New Minas, NS

Type of work: on the road

Schedule: 10 hours per day / 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)

This position reports directly to the Office and Truck Supervisor in New Minas.

**WHY SOLLIO AGRICULTURE ?**

You will be part of Canada's largest agricultural network, created by and for producers over 100 years ago. In this way, you will help our farmers grow, progress and prosper.

Like them, we are passionate and forward-looking. Agriculture is quite a challenge. This is why we are moving forward together, in the right direction.

**YOUR ADVANTAGES**

Developing your talents means taking care of yourself, learning new things and sharing your experiences. We therefore propose various initiatives so that you can achieve your full potential at work, including:

- Flexible group insurance plan and defined contribution pension plan upon taking office;
- Training adapted to your needs;
- Employee and Family Assistance Program and Telemedicine;
- After 3 months probation you get 2 weeks of vacations;
- Starting wage : 22.55 $ per hour;
- Training adapted to your needs;
- 1 or 2 meals provided by the employer/day (depending on the number of work hours you have completed in a day);
- All travels are in Nova Scotia (except 1 or 2/year). You can get back home the same day.

**_ CHALLENGES WE OFFER_**
- Picks up delivery slips and loads product to meet delivery requirements;
- Delivers feed product to customers as per delivery slips. Ensures an efficient delivery schedule is maintained to keep distribution costs to a minimum;
- Ensures that the product, quantity, and price are correct for each customer;
- Shows utmost care to customer’s personal property;
- Collects payment from customers who wish to pay COD for their product and provides them with a receipt;
- Completes a daily report indicating the amounts delivered and the payments collected. Responsible for cash over / shortages;
- Handles complaints within his immediate authority and reports all complaints to his supervisor;
- Obeys all laws and regulations regarding safe driving practices and the loading and unloading of product;
- Maintains vehicle in the best manner possible. Performs daily routine inspections of the truck and equipment. Reports all accidents to supervisor as well as any damage necessitating repairs to his vehicle or customers property;
- Keeps vehicle, uniform, and person in a neat and clean condition;
- Presents an excellent image of the organization at all times;
- Strives to promote excellent customer service, pursues opportunities to gain new customer accounts, and keeps his supervisor informed of all relevant feed related matter in his delivery area;
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

**_YOU FIT THE FOLLOWING PROFILE_**
- Physical Effort: Loads and drives a bulk feed truck, making multiple deliveries in rural and urban areas, and lifting or moving up to 60 lbs;
- Must have a Class 1 Drivers Licence (tractor trailer);
- Physical Environment: Works outdoors in all types of weather and driving conditions. This position may also be exposed to elements such as noise, dust, odours, fumes and oils;
- Sensory Attention: Use of specialized delivery equipment, if necessary;
- Frequent customer contact. Overtime/weekends may be required.

If you want to join the ranks of an organization with a bright future that provides interesting challenges, a stimulating work environment as well as a competitive compensation package, we invite you to join our team.

Thank you for your consideration.

Obtenez des alertes d’emploi par courriel.
**S'inscrire maintenant**
Candidature Spontanée

Information

**Type de contrat**: Professional, Permanent, Full Time

**Lieu**: New Minas, Nova Scotia (En présentiel)

**Catégorie**: Transport / Logistique

**Date affichée**: 18/07/2