About us
Orleans Fresh Fruit is a company that delivers Fresh fruit and vegetables in Ottawa, ON. We are fun, social and fast-paced.
Our work environment includes:
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Company perks
- Flexible working hours
- Lively atmosphere
- Safe work environment
Duties and responsibilities
Class G / CLASS 3 QUE drivers license /
**Clean drivers Abstract required** (to be submitted at time of applying)
- Experience loading, unloading, hand bombing and transporting products
- Must be able to operate large vehicle in city traffic
- Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and loaded, ensuring safety and road worthiness
- Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, drivers hours, occupational health and safety
- Perform pre-trip vehicle inspection to ensure mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order
- Maintain daily logs, inspection logs and other necessary paperwork
- Comply with HACCP and SQF Standards
- perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed
Qualifications
- Ability to operate single axel trucks in a safe and responsible manner
- Client service and public interaction skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Effective verbal and listening communication skills
- Ability to read and write to record deliveries and maintain daily records
- Time management skills
- Be respectful
- Be flexible
- Deal with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner
- Minimum 25 years of age or older
- 1 year driving a 3 ton Truck in Ontario is mandatory
Start times between 6:00AM and 9:00AM Finish times vary depending on volume. Expect long days of 8 to 10 hours on a consistent basis
Open Availability - Sunday to Saturday & Statutory Holidays
_ Working conditions_
The Driver will have to work in all weather, and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold.
Physical requirements
The Truck Driver has a physically strenuous and demanding job. He/she will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy objects. Drivers sit but also stand, walk, bend and stoop to unload orders. Lifting and carrying of product does not exceed 50lbs.
Expected start date: 2024-02-22
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Application question(s):
- Are you able to commute to 3150 Hawthorne Rd. as there are no Buses to this location. We are in an industrial area
- Are you able to submit a copy of a clean drivers abstract?
Experience:
- delivery driving in Ontario: 1 year (required)
- 3 ton truck driving: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English clearly (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- G or class 3 License (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-02-22