Maintain telephone contact with head office and be available to receive instructions to be dispatched to new locations. Follow a pre-determined schedule of pick-ups and deliveries.
Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicles, including tires, lights, brakes, emergency equipment, etc. Record inspection results daily in accordance with procedure and ensure inspection records always remain in the vehicle.
Comply with all applicable Highway Traffic Act requirements and other applicable transportation, traffic and safety regulations.
Maintain company vehicles in a clean, safe and orderly condition and notify the supervisor of any required repairs, maintenance, equipment or supplies.
Obtain client signatures and/or collect payment for goods delivered and applicable delivery charges, as required.
Comply with the organizations environmental, health & safety, recycling, sustainability efforts and quality assurance policies and standards.
Participate in company-sponsored training relating to material handling, safety and quality.
Provide professional and courteous customer service when interacting with clients, recognizing that you are representing BFG.
All property damage or accidents must be reported to your supervisor immediately.
Monitor road conditions, traffic, road closures and weather conditions while operating company vehicles, particularly during the winter months.
Use proper lifting techniques when loading and unloading the delivery vehicle.
Load vehicles in a safe manner, distribute your load equally and make sure your load is secure.
Perform any other warehouse duties as required.
Minimum high school graduation
Minimum one to two years of experience as a delivery driver
Must have a valid and current Ontario Class A or D driver’s license in good standing; and able produce a clean Driver’s Abstract upon hire.
Valid Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR)
Able to drive a cargo van and 5-ton truck with a tailgate.
Have strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and organize work.
Have excellent customer service and communication skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with clients and internal BFG staff.
Certified forklift license is preferred.
Previous warehouse experience in a fast-paced environment, including stock put-away, order picking and material handling
General knowledge of the roads and Highways in the GTA and southern Ontario.
