Overview
DZ Delivery Driver Jobs in Stouffville at Simpson Family Farms Inc.
Our family farm is currently looking for a team player to fill the position of Delivery Driver & Farm Hand. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of our produce, bringing the product into restaurants grocery stores and/ wholesalers, reviewing orders prior to delivery, loading and unloading trucks and providing exceptional customer service to our customers. You will also be required to work on the farm 1-2 days a week, either driving our field trucks, helping on our produce line, and during planting and/ or harvest. We will provide training to the right person who can demonstrate motivation and a willingness to learn.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITY
Delivering our produce to our customers in a safe, courteous, and timely manner.
Establish and maintain outstanding relationships with our customers by providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling any complaints professionally.
Write out invoices and ensure accuracy of spelling & correct payment.
Inspects delivery vehicles and ensure the safety and security of the loading and unloading process.
Must be responsible handling cash and balancing cash at end of shift.
Contacts customers to confirm delivery details (when required).
Follow safety and lifting protocols during deliveries, and conduct safety reviews.
Loading, transporting, and delivering items to customers.
Must be able to lift 50lb + as job requires bringing 50lb bags of produce into customers restaurants.
Maintains delivery logs and records.
Assisting with loading and unloading items from truck at beginning and end of day.
Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
Must be comfortable operating equipment and machines, such as, forklifts, etc.
Will be required to work around farm 1-2 days a week or when required; may be required to be around more during planting/harvest.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Good communication skills.
Comfortable driving to different streets, neighborhoods, and routes.
Highly trustworthy, responsible & reliable.
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
Proven experience in commercial driving or a similar role
Ability to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts is a plus
PREFERRED SKILLS
High school diploma.
Valid DZ driver’s Ontario license.
3 years of driving a truck preferred.
Must have a clean driving record and be able to provide driver’s abstract & CVDR.
Ability to walk, drive, and lift and carry heavy items for extended periods.
Attention to detail with delivery lists and special requests from customers or management.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $27.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Benefits:
Wellness program
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
DZ (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: DZ Delivery Driver
Company: Simpson Family Farms Inc.
Location: Stouffville
