Bilingual Bulk Driver

President and Founder | Bilingual Recruitment

Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 5:30 AM until deliveries are completed

Salary: $33/hr. + 7% Bonus

Department: Supply Chain – Distribution and Warehouse

Reporting Manager: Distribution Manager

TRAINING PERIOD UP TO SIX MONTHS FROM HIRE DATE

Job Summary: The primary objective of the Bulk Driver is to safely and efficiently transport and unload bulk goods between company and the client.

PERKS:

• Day 1: Company paid individual or family benefit
• Day 1: 6% company contribution to pension plan
• Full-time, permanent position with a highly competitive total compensation package, commensurate with experience
• 6% bi-weekly employer contribution to the company pension plan
• Paid vacation and floater days to support work-life balance
• A vibrant, inclusive workplace culture that loves to celebrate its people, with:

• BBQ
• Holiday parties and cultural celebrations
• Food trucks and ice cream days
• Lunch & Learns

Key Accountabilities:

• Liaise with dispatcher and organize daily packaged goods & bulk shipments using the fleet of trucks.
• Perform all required bulk, package and warehouse duties including lift truck operations.
• Long distance and overnight driving during multiple day deliveries may be required as may overtime due to run schedule, weather, or work volume.
• Receive and follow direction from management.
• Attend Safety and Compliance Seminars and constantly strive to maintain a safe working environment.
• Make bulk deliveries at customer sites.
• Assist the warehouse operator with loading and unloading the truck.
• Transport motor oil in both bulk and packaged formats.
• Deliver across the entire province of Quebec and to some customers in Ontario; routes may last 1 to 3 days.
• Perform daily truck inspections.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Operate either a hybrid truck or a semi-trailer, depending on the delivery run.
• Start work at 5:30 a.m. and continue until all deliveries are completed.
• Participate in overnight runs, with trips lasting up to three days in duration.
• Must be self-motivated, conscientious, and able to work well with others.
• Ability to manage workloads in a busy work environment and be flexible to change (flow to the work).
• Must be in good physical condition to adequately manage physical aspects of tasks.
• Ability to work independently and be self-driven without supervision.
• Takes responsibility to “own the job” and demonstrates integrity in all aspects of the work.
• Team player who demonstrates respect for others and is performance driven to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Exceptional communication skills with a focus on customer service.
• Superior analytical and rationalization skills.
• Familiarity and comprehension of all work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work overtime on a daily basis or as may be required due to run schedule, weather, or work volume.

Education / Experience:

• Bilingual French and English communication skills. (Intermediate English). You must be fluent in French for this position.
• AZ or Class 1 License and a clear Driver abstract
• Relevant driving experience required. Experience in or ability to deliver bulk oil.
• Lift truck experience with valid lift truck training or ability to obtain
• Good reading comprehension, writing and mathematical skills
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of professional driving experience preferred.
• Must be able to travel up to 3 days across the province of Quebec and Ontario.
• Experience driving semi-trailer trucks is ideal.
• Reliability, punctuality, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team and demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Required to successfully pass an aptitude test to demonstrate the required competency level and demonstrate continuing competency in the position.
• Ability to maintain/acquire proficiency in relevant regulatory training and certifications as required by position such as, but not limited to, WHMIS, Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG).
• Must have, or be able to acquire, the skills required to successfully demonstrate basic PC skills (MS Suite and Axapta) and proficiency in internet navigation.
• Comprehensive geographical knowledge of the province, especially main highways and