AZ Local Driver

Highline's Vision and Values:

Passionately nourish people, the environment and the community, through embracing our core values, which include:

Position Summary:

Loads and transports materials between farms and to local destinations. Completes daily logs in accordance with DOT requirements, performing vehicle inspections prior to loading.

General Duties:

• Loads and transports materials from source to destination in accordance with Company expectations

• Completes logs daily in accordance with DOT requirements and vehicle inspection prior to loading

• Submits to random alcohol and drug testing if requested to do so by the Company or by US Department of Transportation Authorities or other police authorities

• Performs and records safety circle checks on truck being operated as per Ministry of Transportation (MOT) requirements

• Maintain relationships and communication with customers

• Complete necessary documentation, such as a waybill, load sheet, vehicle inspection log, etc.

• Operates pallet jack and lift truck to perform job duties as needed

• Embrace and support the highline culture and values, acting as a brand ambassador at all times

• Interact with others in a manner that promotes respect, confidentiality and dignity

• Develop and actively foster an engaged work force, displaying professionalism at all times

• Adheres to the Safety Policies, including use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment

• Reports unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor

• Reports all incidents, injuries and near misses to the supervisor immediately

• Cooperates in the Early and Safe Return to Work Program if an injury or medical illness requires accommodation.

• Immediately reports vehicle problems and takes immediate corrective action when warranted

• Chocks tires when loading or unloading in receiving docks

• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) as trained

• Ensures food contamination preventative measures are followed

• Ensures that tools, equipment and vehicles are cleaned and sanitized before use

• Ensures that refrigeration equipment is working properly and the mushroom temperatures meet customer requirements

• Adheres to all quality standards per customer specifications

• Ensures mushrooms are transported within customer specifications as instructed by the Supervisor, Manager and Quality department

• Ensures mushrooms are moved and delivered in a manner that reduces or eliminates damage or contamination and ensures the highest quality product

• Performs any other duties that may be assigned as required

Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in Canada

• Valid AZ license, above average driving record, insurable

• 1 year transport driving experience preferred

• Grade 10 or equivalent

Hours of Work:

• any 5 days / week

• Approximately 30 to 60 hours / week; 8 to 14 hours / day

• Public Holidays / Weekends as scheduled

• Daily shift end times vary based on production needs

Earnings:

• $24.80 Hourly

Benefits:

• Extended health, vision and dental for associates and their eligible family members

• Life insurance and dependent life insurance

• Short term disability

• Annual safety shoe allowance

• Pension matching

• Overtime eligible

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Vacancies: 1

Locations of Work:

• 506 Mersea Rd. 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5

• 2646 Division Rd., Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5

How to Apply:

• Through careers.highlinemushrooms.com ,

• On Indeed,

• In Person at 506 Mersea Rd. 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5

Highline encourages applications from all qualified candidates. When requested, Highline will accommodate people with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment, assessment and hiring process.

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