G Driver

Job Developer:
Joan Popowich

• Full Time
• Beamsville, ON
• Posted on February 12
• Job

Freeman Herbs is a family‑owned greenhouse committed to inspiring food solutions. We are committed to excellence, and driven by creativity and innovation. We believe in achieving results together while cultivating an authentic, fun, supportive, and team‑focused culture.

As a Seasonal G Driver, you will be responsible for transporting our herbs and vegetables to customers. You will operate the company truck in a safe and efficient manner to ensure the products reach their destination in optimal condition while providing excellent customer service.

• Deliver product throughout Ontario
• Use the lift gate on the truck, to unload garden center racks and secure load(s)
• Deliver deliveries across Ontario, as required
• Ensure proper paperwork is provided to the customer and obtain necessary signatures
• Collect proof of delivery paperwork (POD’s)
• Interact with staff and customers in a positive and friendly manner.
• Keep the trucks clean and fueled up after every trip.
• Collect empty grower racks from retailers
• Ensure legal compliance while operating the company vehicle ensuring that proper MTO paperwork is filled out
• Perform pre and post trip inspections on the company vehicle and report any findings to Senior Logistics Coordinator
• Take into account possible road construction, traffic congestion, and difficult weather conditions, to ensure that deliveries are made on time
• Notify Logistics department of any delivery issues, damage to plant material, and vehicle breakdowns
• Use gas cards loaned to you, properly and within the set guidelines.
• Drivers are expected to drive within posted speed limits (such as reduced speeds within school zones), obey traffic regulations, and ensure that handheld devices are not operated while driving.
• Comply with road safety regulations and laws
• Other duties as assigned

All trucks are equipped with GPS trackers and smoking is prohibited in all company trucks.

• Valid driver’s license
• Clean driver’s abstract
• Previous experience driving a 26ft straight truck
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A high degree of flexibility and patience
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, as needed during peak season
• Knowledge of roads and routes within the Niagara region and Ontario, an asset
• Ability to push and pull heavy garden center racks
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs

This is a seasonal position with the potential for extension based on performance and business needs.

Freeman Herbs will be at the Beamsville Employment Help Centre on Feb 25 from 10am – 12pm for in‑person interviews.

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At Freeman Herbs, we are committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation and will make every effort to meet those needs in a timely manner. Please advise the Human Resources Department if you require accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection processes and/or within the work environment. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.