STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Technology and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision.
On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
THE ROLE
As a DZ Driver, you will be responsible for driving a 26-foot truck to various retail locations throughout the GTA to pick up products and return them to the Brantford warehouse.
This is a great ongoing, full-time opportunity for an experienced DZ Driver who enjoys being on the road, staying active, and working independently as part of a strong team. This is a hands-on driving position that involves regular loading and unloading of products weighing up to 50 lbs. You will have a helper travelling with you to assist with pickups and loading/unloading.
Our client is a reputable, well-established company that offers excellent benefits, a great team environment, and opportunities for long-term growth opportunities.
ADVANTAGES
- Great starting pay of $27.50/hour
- Full-time, Monday to Friday day shift
- Early morning start at 5:00 AM, helping you beat the traffic
- Ongoing, long-term position based out of Brantford
- Shifts are typically 10–12 hours depending on route and traffic
- Consistent hours with overtime opportunities
- Excellent benefits including medical and dental
- RRSP matching program
- Opportunity for advancement and career growth
- Supportive and welcoming team environment
- Company events and a great workplace culture
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safely operate a DZ 26-foot truck to various retail locations throughout the GTA
- Pick up products from retail stores and transport them back to the Brantford warehouse
- Load and unload products weighing up to 50 lbs
- Work alongside a helper who will assist with loading and unloading
- Complete daily routes efficiently while following all company and road safety requirements
- Conduct required vehicle inspections and ensure the truck is operated safely
- Provide professional and courteous service when interacting with retail locations
- Maintain accurate delivery and pickup documentation
- Assist with other duties as required
REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid DZ driver's license in good standing
- Minimum 3 years of DZ driving experience
- Clean driver's abstract
- Previous delivery or pickup driving experience
- Experience driving a 5-tonne or similar commercial truck
- Comfortable driving throughout the GTA
- Physically capable of regularly lifting and moving up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable working 10–12 hour shifts as required
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong attention to safety and safe driving practices
- Reliable, dependable, and eager to learn
- Available to work overtime when required
- Must have reliable transportation to and from the Brantford facility
- Valid G and DZ licenses in good standing