A-Z Driver
Posted on April 19, 2024Company Name
Sprague Foods Ltd.
Employment Type
Full Time
Category
Automotive / Transportation
Location
Belleville, ON
Closing Date
May 17, 2024
AZ DZ Driver – Full-Time
Sprague Foods Limited
Belleville, ON
Education
- Secondary school (preferred)
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), including AZ and DZ vehicle class licensing
Skills
- AZ DZ driving: 5 years (preferred)
- Manufacturing experience
Benefits
- RRSP
- Health benefits package
- On-site parking
Shift Availability
· Day shift
· Afternoon/evening shift
Language
· English
Sprague Foods is a family-owned and operated business and we are currently celebrating our 99th year serving the Belleville and Quinte area. Sprague Foods is accepting resumes for a full-time position as a AZ DZ driver.
If the duties below outline a role you seek, we welcome your application. Please feel free to address your cover email (detailing why you are a good fit for our team) to The Sprague Family, attach your resume and submit via Career Edge Employer Services email: [email protected]
Job Description and Criteria required:
AZ DZ Driver Duties:
- Transporting freight locally to customers and off site storage.
- Transporting freight across long distances and over border-crossings.
- Planning routes and consulting traffic and road condition updates.
- Inspecting trucks and trailers prior to departure.
- Documenting loaded items and their original condition before departure.
- Supervising the loading, weight distribution, and securing of the freight.
- Obtaining a sign-off signature after unloading the freight.
- Checking oil, fluid levels, and tire pressure, and performing minor repairs, when required.
- Logging the hours driven, distances covered, and expenses incurred.
- Updating management on delivery delays caused by unforeseen circumstances.
- Adhering to applicable transport rules and regulations.
- Help maintain a safe and orderly environment
- Assist in line as needed throughout shift
AZ DZ Driver Experience / Skills:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), including AZ and DZ vehicle class licensing.
- Accredited certification in commercial truck driving preferred.
- 5 years of experience as an AZ DZ driver, or similar.
- A clean driving record, as well as sound truck and trailer maintenance knowledge.
- Advanced proficiency in using road maps and GPS devices.
- Ability to drive long, irregular hours, and to retain alertness throughout.
- Exceptional planning and time management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of applicable road transport regulations.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Previous forklift or heavy equipment experience an asset
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