Seasonal Help - Dz Driver

Sylvite is a multinational, privately owned, business headquartered in Burlington Ontario providing critical products and services in the agricultural and transportation sectors.

· Agriculture – Sylvite provides a full supply chain solution for crop input products such as fertilizer, seed and pesticides.

Delivery/Pickup of Loads

· Local deliveries within the surrounding counties

· Arrive at customer location at specified time

· Load and unload contents in a safe manner following required procedures

· Hand bomb inventory as required

Transportation Regulations:

· Comply with all legislation dealing with hours of work and maximum hours worked between breaks at all times

· Immediately report any offences for which the employee or the company is charged in relation to any Federal Motor Carrier Safety Standards or Highway Traffic Act legislation

· Adhere to all laws, Federal, Regional and Jurisdictional as outlined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Standards

Dispatch Reporting:

· Report to office on a daily basis for dispatch instructions

· Notify dispatcher of delays in excess of ½ hour

· Use two-way radio as needed to send or receive communications from dispatch

Documentation:

· Driver envelopes are to include – Bills of Lading and equipment inspections and all other customer and Sylvite documents that may be required for invoicing, or for safety and compliance

· All documents must be completed in full and must reflect correct and accurate information

· Provide driver’s license when renewed/updated (including renewal within 30 days of address change)

Inspections:

· Conduct pre- and post- trip inspections as outlined in the Highway Traffic Act

· Report all vehicle damage as immediately as possible to the dispatcher

Company Knowledge and Mutual Support:

· Become knowledgeable about all Sylvite divisions and the products and services they provide to customers

· Documentation of all processes and tasks for which a function is responsible

· Demonstrate a high degree of service to and collaboration with other business units

· Provide support to other department members maintaining a sense of team

· Provide positive feedback to others when possible; coach others for success

· Recommend opportunities for improvement of processes and systems as a result of the function performed or based on observations

· Recommend opportunities for reducing costs

Key Personal Attributes Required for the Position:

· Ability to follow directions and procedures

· Timeliness

· Organizational Skills

· Flexibility, particularly with scheduling changes

· Ability to resolve discrepancies and maintain composure

· Good oral and written communication skills required for interaction with customers and dispatch

Education, Experience and / or Training Requirements:

· 6 months verifiable experience as a DZ Driver or AZ Driver

· Good CVOR and abstract

· Clean Police Clearance Certificate

· WHMIS Training an asset

· Forklift certificate an asset

As a driver, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely and safe delivery of goods to our customers. We are looking for individuals who are reliable, detail-oriented, and have excellent communication skills. If you enjoy being on the road and have a passion for transportation, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Please note that this position requires heavy lifting, as well as the ability to work in various weather conditions. You must also be comfortable with long hours of driving.

Job Type: Seasonal

Salary: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 48 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Licence/Certification:

• DZ (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Mitchell, ON N0K 1N0 (required)

Work Location: In person