Stallion Express is looking to hire a new Driver (Local Pickup + Backup Cross Border Driver) to join our team!
Stallion Express is a Toronto-based company specializing in shipping and logistics solutions for online sellers. Our clients range from part-time eBay sellers to bigger eCommerce web stores, shipping hundreds of packages per day! We’re a dynamic team working towards a common vision: To help Canadian sellers ship parcels at the lowest possible rates. 10,000+ businesses in Canada have saved $5,000,000 in shipping costs for over 6 million parcels with Stallion Express. Customer service is a top priority for us, which directly reflects in our consistent 4.8-star rating on Google!
Learn more about us at https://stallionexpress.ca
We are looking to add a skilled driver to our team in our Richmond, British Columbia branch! In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping our operations running smoothly and our customers satisfied with reliable, efficient deliveries! Whether you’re handling local pick-ups or supporting cross-border trips, if you enjoy being on the road and like variety in your workday, this role could be a great fit for you!
Requirements:
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as loading, unloading, moving pallets with a pallet jack, and handling packages.
- Valid Class 5 License with a clean driving record.
- Comfortable driving a 20-foot box truck to and from Blaine, Washington.
- Must possess the appropriate documentation to enter the U.S., including a valid passport and B1/B2 U.S. visa, and be eligible to obtain an I-94.
- Comfortable independently loading and unloading pallets using a pallet jack.
- Must be physically fit to safely lift and handle packages weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable driving in various weather conditions, including rain and snow during the Q4 winter season.
- Able to complete approximately two drop-offs near the U.S. border, followed by two to three local pickups in the area on the return trip.
- Comfortable communicating with U.S. border officials and answering questions regarding shipments, including package types, quantities, and other shipment details.
- Able to locate specific packages during border inspections using a provided package list, remove the required packages for inspection, and return them to the correct location afterward.
- Able to become familiar with shipping labels and determine the appropriate drop-off location. USPS shipments are delivered to USPS Blaine, while GOFO, UPS, FedEx, and other applicable shipments are delivered to the Hagens warehouse.
- Must have a reliable mobile phone that can be used for calls and messaging while travelling and at the U.S. border.
- Able to maintain regular communication and provide updates throughout the trip by phone or message.
- Flexible and able to accommodate last-minute changes, including specific package removals, document updates, route changes, and schedule adjustments.
YOU ARE:
- Physically fit for the job.
- Reliable and efficient.
- Professional and attentive to detail.
- Comfortable communicating with border officials and other contacts during the route.
- Strong time management and communication skills.
- Tech-savvy and able to safely use a mobile phone for calls and messaging when required.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Self-motivated and requires little to no supervision while working.
- Organized and able to multi-task.
- Flexible and able to adapt to last-minute changes.
- Willing to learn shipment procedures, labels, routes, and border processes on the job.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday: Start between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM; finish between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
- Saturdays: Start between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM; shifts typically take approximately 3 to 4 hours.
At Stallion Express, we embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
We look forward to receiving your application and, hopefully, welcoming you to our team soon. Your journey with us starts here!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00-$29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- You are required to provide a driver's abstract at your interview. Will you be able to bring a physical copy?
- Are you able to work on Saturdays (paid at a premium)?
- What are you looking for in terms of pay? The posted range is $28 to $29/hr.
- In this role, you are required to operate a 26ft truck. Do you have experience with this type of vehicle?
- Are you comfortable loading unloading pallets on your own?
Experience:
- Commercial driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Canadian Passport (required)
- Class 1 Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
