Material Handler and Delivery Driver

**Northstar Access** has been a trusted provider of scaffolding, shoring, swing stages, and other access solutions in Canada for over 50 years. Northstar’s customers depend on them for high-quality products, exceptional installation services, industry-leading experience, and a dedicated focus on safety. Since 2012, Northstar has expanded from its original location in Southern Ontario, and now operates from 5 branches across Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia, employing more than 250 experienced professionals.

We are looking to hire a driver (shipper/ receiver) for our **Northstar Access yard** in **Port Coquitlam, BC. **Our drivers are responsible for the safe delivery of scaffold gear to project and/or rental customer sites. Responsibilities will include the correct loading and unloading (often manually) of gear off the vehicle, recording of delivery information, and ensuring load safety. The driver will always be expected to operate their delivery vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all rules of the road, and follow all appropriate company policies and procedures. **This is a unionized position and all Yard Workers are required to join our labour partners.**

**Driver Responsibilities**:

- Operate flatbed vehicle to pick up and deliver scaffolding gear and equipment
- **Manual loading and unloading required frequent lifting up to 50lbs occasional lifting up to 100lbs, safely, and use dollies and lifts as required**
- Counting, stacking, picking, and organizing scaffold gear in the Yard
- Safety checks of gear and equipment
- Keeping yard clean and organized
- Understand and adhere to the company’s safe work practices and regulations
- Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicles, periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure
- Deliver gear and equipment over established routes in a timely manner
- Ensure correct loading of vehicle and safety strapping/fastening of gear and equipment
- Operate vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all rules of the road
- Comply with all company policies and procedures regarding the delivery of goods
- Record information on pick-ups and deliveries, vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems encountered
- Effectively communicate with main office dispatch, E&D Crews, customers, and coworkers
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles
- Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate
- Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable provincial and federal regulations
- Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer or crew problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems
- Complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift. May include, but not limited to, daily logs, inspection logs, delivery receipts, vehicle inspection, hours of service, etc.

**Minimum Qualifications and Requirements**:

- High school education or GED
- **Valid Class 5 driver's license**
- Must be able to provide a clean drivers' abstract
- Commercial driving/delivery experience
- Able to communicate both verbally and in writing
- Frequent lifting up to 50lbs occasional lifting up to 100lbs
- Strong interpersonal skills
- High level of customer service commitment
- Able to work efficiently as part of a team, as well as independently
- Organized and attention to detail
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations
- Must be able to work Full-time with mínimal supervision; must be self-directed
- Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments where temperatures will range throughout the various seasons with exposure to cold and hot temperatures
- Constant use of arms and hands to reach for, handle, carry, and manipulate objects up to 50lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs
- Standing, walking, knelling, crawling, crouching occurs frequently

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**A competitive hourly rate (overtime available) + benefits + RSP/DPSP matching plan_**

**You’ll love working at Northstar Access because**:
**The People.** You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, smart, supportive, and passionate teams - people you can be proud to work with.

**The Business**. Northstar Access Inc is an industry leader in access solutions in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.

**Management & Ownership**. Northstar’s ownership and management team are long-term focused. We are focused on making the right long-term decisions for the business and bringing in values-orientated individuals who can grow with the company over the long term. Being privately-owned and Canadian focused, we are not focused on quarterly financial results or short-term objectives.

**COVID-19 Protocols in Place**:
To keep our employees safe we practice social distancing, masks, hand sanitizer, daily monitoring, and safety awareness talks. You can read more about our COVID-19 p