Job Title: Truck Driver – Short Distance

Job Summary

Truck drivers operate heavy trucks to transport goods and materials on the short distance/local routs. Truck drivers will perform some shipping/receiving activities such as loading and unloading trucks, prepare documentations, performing safety checks on the vehicles

Responsibility

- Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.

- Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.

- Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.

- Familiarity with McLaren’s Business Management System (BMS).

- Operate and drive company fleet to transport goods and material to destinations.

- Oversee all aspects of vehicles, such as condition of equipment, loading and unloading, and safety and security of cargo.

- Perform daily pre-trip inspection of vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, and brakes.

- Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures

- Record cargo information, distance traveled, fuel consumption, and other information in logbook.

- Exhibit safe and courteous driving habits which exclude preventable motor vehicle collisions.

- Maintain an acceptable level of performance for scheduled pick-up and delivery times.

- Report defects, accidents or violations





- Coordinate the staging of shipments according to customer pull signals or shipping schedules.

- Prepare all shipping documentation in accordance with customer and export requirements including barcodes, commercial invoices, bills-of-lading, and packing lists.

- Arrange shipment of material to required destination in a timely manner.

- Drive hi-lo and load/unload trucks as required.

Academic/Educational Requirements

- HS Diploma and at least 1 year of related experience. CDL-B license required. CDL-A preferred.

Required Skills/Experience

- Intermediate computer skills.

- Valid driver’s license in good standing.

- Previous automotive/shipping background preferred

- Basic knowledge of MRP and computer systems.

- Knowledge of IFS would be beneficial.

- Ability to communicate effectively.

- Ability to operate a forklift. Must be licensed.

- Able to work as a team.

- Able to work quickly and efficiently.

- Positive attitude with high energy.

What Linamar Has to Offer

- Competitive Compensation

- Employee Perks package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.

- Opportunities for career advancement.

- Sustainability Counsel

- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us Purchased by Linamar in 2003, McLaren provides design, development, integration, manufacturing, and testing capabilities that provide our customers a world-class, full-service supplier partner that develops complete vehicle powertrain & driveline systems for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicles.

📌 Truck Driver - Short Distance (Guelph)
🏢 Linamar
📍 Guelph