Class 3Q Lead Truck Driver

Description

Join our team:
Experienced Lead Truck Driver class 3Q wanted in Abbotsford, BC!

Are you an experienced lead truck driver looking for a new opportunity? We're looking for a dedicated and experienced Lead Truck Driver to join our team in Abbotsford, BC. If you're committed to safety, reliability and service excellence, we want to hear from you!

Meyer is a growing, family-owned and operated company where you are more than an employee number, you’re family!

The Truck Driver Lead oversees cross dock operations of 1 dock, supervises the staff of truck drivers, and drives company's 24-28 ft. box trucks to make route deliveries. Works closely with internal departments to ensure product is delivered to customers in a timely manner while staying compliant with Transport Canada’s Motor Carrier Division.

Schedule:

• $32.00 CAD per hour
• Monday – Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm (start/end time varies on most days due to workload, coverage, business needs)
• Occasional overnight hotel stays, based on business needs. Hotel accommodations are paid for by the company
• Full-time position with regular working hours
• Lead Driver Safety Bonus!
• Positive and friendly working environment
• Modern, well-maintained truck fleet

Benefits & Other

Incentives:

• My Health Savings Account (myHSA)
• the health spending account (HSA) provides you a fixed allowance to spend on eligible health expenses—offering personalized employee health benefits with the flexibility to choose how you spend your benefit dollars.
• Emergency out of country medical
• Catastrophic medical coverage
• Integrated Health Platform Dialogue
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Registered Retired Savings Plan (RRSP) / Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discount
• Casual Attire
• Family and work life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement Options Available
• Paid Orientation and Training
• Introductory and Annual Reviews
• Direct Deposit
• Stable employment at a growing company that offers advancement opportunities
• & More!

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee Logistics cross dock operations, maintaining inventory levels and functionality of warehouse space.
• Supervise the staff of non-CDL truck drivers.
• Responsible for orientation and training of new truck driver staff.
• Drive company trucks to make route deliveries to customers and meet delivery schedules.
• Scans product using handheld scanners.
• Maneuver trucks into position in order to load and unload delivery trucks.
• Load and unload freight from trucks, receiving shipments to appropriate storage areas according to manifest.
• Secure loads when loading delivery trucks.
• Respond to all customer inquiries through phone or e-mail in a prompt and professional manner.
• Complete paperwork necessary for company and Transport Canada’s Motor Carrier Division.
• Monitor self and maintain knowledge in relevant field at all times.
• Help solve problems and make informed decisions that affect the service and profitability of the company.
• Performs related duties as required, to include updated route directions, stop to stop, for all routes.
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations.
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance.
• Report defects, accidents or violations.
• Communicate with logistics manager and shop manager on maintenance issues and preventative maintenance of delivery trucks.
• Ability to comply with all Canadian Federal Commercial Motor Vehicle rules and requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Previous 1-3 years’ experience driving box trucks or any other commercial motor vehicle over 10,001 lbs./4,536.38 kg.
• Previous 2+ years supervisory/management experience.
• Previous warehouse experience and ability to operate a forklift or man lift.
• Must obtain forklift certification within three…