Full-Time DZ Driver 
90 10th Avenue, Hanover, ON

Now is a very exciting time to join the Maple Leaf family. Maple Leaf Foods is located in Hanover, ON. Currently, the Hanover Hatchery has the ability to hatch approximately 900,000 chicks per week. Our work includes everything from receiving eggs from our farms to distributing chicks to many growers across the province. 

Position Summary:

Maple Leaf Foods is looking for an experienced DZ driver with both automatic and standard transmission experience. The delivery driver is responsible for ensuring a timely and safe delivery of product to customer locations while providing professional service in a team-oriented environment. The delivery driver is also responsible for coordinating the unload with hands-on support in collaboration with a delivery helper. Come join our team to experience working in the exciting and rewarding Agricultural Industry!

SHIFT: Full-Time - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Must be available on Wednesdays and Saturdays if needed.

What's in it for you:

Salary: $28.46/hour

Fast paced learning environment

Opportunities for growth and training development!

Benefits after 3 months of service 

Pension after 2 years of continuous service

Responsibilities Include:

Safe transportation of product to customer locations

Completing circle check, log books, and other regulatory requirements including truck maintenance

Manual loading and unloading of product according to plant and customer specifications

Collaborating with various teams throughout the day

Provide direction and guidance to Delivery Helper to meet customer requirements

Supporting training needs for new hires as an overall team

Following all procedures (e.g. biosecurity, HACCP, CHEQ)

Positive customer interactions

Other duties as assigned

 

Required Qualifications:

Must have valid minimum DZ license or equivalent with clean driver’s abstract

Must have 3-5 years driving experience with a DZ license or equivalent

Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices

Must understand and follow all Animal Welfare/HACCP/Biosecurity procedures (Training will be provided)

Willing and able to work flexible hours, including some Wednesdays and weekends as required (e.g. early starts and/or late end times)

Proven communication and interpersonal skills

Able to complete work without supervision

Able to work in extreme weather hot or cold

Must be in good physical condition – able to lift up to 50 lb. overhead repetitively

Delivery experience an asset

Familiarity with delivery routes an asset                               

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible. #mlfs