Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Must be licensed and able to drive a tractor/trailer in a safe and proficient manner
• Responsible for the equipment and product in your care
• Responsible for inspecting your equipment to ensure it is in proper operating condition, fueled and ready for dispatch
• Ensure each vehicle is secured and the refrigeration units are operating when loading shift is completed
• Connect, stage and secure all vehicles on a daily basis, to route load schedule
• Completion of required paperwork / Perform daily inspections of the equipment
• Work in a safe manner and complying with the Health and Safety rules as set by the Company / Reporting any injuries or incidents in a timely manner
• Ensure that a high level of security is maintained with our equipment and the staging area
• Ensures compliance with DOT rules and regulations and company policies and procedures
• Ensure the operations follow all Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Good Warehouse Practices (GWP)/Good Drivers Practices (GDP) for transport rules and regulations
• Other projects or duties as assigned
  

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School or equivalent experience
• Three to five years’ driving experience as licensed Professional Class A/AZ or Class 1 Driver
• 48’ – 53’ tractor trailer hauling experience
• Must be able to lift and move heavy boxes (up to 55 lbs)
• Great work ethic / Excellent time management skills
• Strong interactive team player
• Integrative thinker and excellent problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• High initiative, self-motivation and solid leadership qualities
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test