Shunt Driver

Job Information

Job Developer: Joan Popowich

• Full Time
• Beamsville, ON
• Posted on February 12
• Job : 8924

About Freeman Herbs: 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 Shunt Driver, you will act as an ambassador for Freeman Herbs by delivering our herbs and vegetables with care and providing exceptional customer service to our clients. You will ensure legal compliance and follow all rules of the law while operating the company vehicle.

• Deliver product between locations within the Beamsville area
• Ensure plant material and loads are secure prior to delivery departure
• Load and unload carts/products at each location
• Keep products/loads organized
• Safely and effectively operate the motorized vehicle
• Interact with staff in a positive, respectful, and friendly manner
• Physically capable of moving/lifting plant materials throughout shift
• 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
• Drivers are expected to drive within posted speed limits (such as reduced speeds within school zones), obey traffic regulations, and ensure that hand held devices are not operated while driving
• Comply with road safety regulations and laws
• Other duties as assigned

Experience:

• Previous driving experience in a straight truck an asset

Skills:

• Must possess a valid G class license
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must be comfortable working long hours/Saturdays as needed
• Possess a current and clean Driver's Abstract

*** HIRE DAY! WED FEB 25 ***

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

>>>>  TO: BOOK YOUR INTERVIEW TIME

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.