Warehouse Transportation Handler

At Dufresne, our goal is to create destinations for life's most meaningful shared moments. Our unrelenting passion for hands-on service, an exceptional shopping experience, and strong community relationships is what sets us apart

If you are guest-centric, goal-oriented and want to Make Life Better for our guests and our communities, then we want you on the Dufresne team.

Dufresne Furniture and Appliances is currently seeking a
Warehouse Transportation Handler (Home Delivery Driver)
for our
Prince Albert
store located at
331 Marquis Rd.
This role is eligible for a $1,000 signing bonus
As a Warehouse Transportation Handler, you will work as part of a team to provide exceptional delivery service to our guests. You will also provide support for visual presentation, warehousing, customer service, pick-ups, and movement of goods and merchandise.

Dufresne Furniture and Appliances is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:

• Market competitive wages starting at $18 per hour;
• Comprehensive benefits plan and excellent employee discounts;
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan;
• Career growth and continuous development;
• Respectful and family-oriented working environment with strong company values.

As The Warehouse Transportation Handler, You Will

• Load and deliver product (including furniture and appliances) to the guest's home, and assemble product when required.
• Receive product, product returns, accessories, supplies, and prepare product for delivery, outbound shipments or floor placement.
• Conduct "pre and post" trip audits as required to meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Safely and efficiently drive the scheduled route while keeping scheduling and providing exceptional customer service.
• Conduct all activities safely and courteously with every effort to minimize damage to the product and the guest's homes.
• Ensure accurate completion of delivery work by using delivery tablets and taking required photos.
• Complete all required Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and comply and present all HOS logs electronically when checked at a scale or stopped by the authorities.
• Understand and follow all safe work practices and rules.
• Notify and reconcile any discrepancies and the completion of each delivery with the DCD (Delivery Completion Data) personnel.
• Abide by all Federal, Provincial and Municipal regulations concerning commercial truck drivers.
• Communicate any issues (mechanical or otherwise) regarding the delivery truck.
• Maintain and provide accurate inventory documentation for warehouse and sales floor.
• Perform general store internal maintenance (i.e., light bulbs, putty of walls, general handy-person duties, garbage), and maintenance and housekeeping of exterior (i.e., grass cutting, shoveling, cleanliness).
• Keep warehouse area and sales floor organized and clean.

As a Successful Candidate You Will Have The Following

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent skills and experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with clean Driver Abstract (with air considered a plus).
• 6 months to 1 year of Delivery Driver experience handling heavy product preferred.
• Experience with hand tools is an asset.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to provide a high level of customer service.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Physically able to lift and move objects up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work during retail hours (days, evenings, weekends, and holidays).
• Willingness to travel within a 2.5 hour radius of store location, with possibility of overnight travel.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.
• Safety footwear required.
• Clear Criminal Record Check required.