Summary:

The G_DZ Driver’s main role is to deliver both large and small floriculture products from the wholesale location to the retail locations and/or offices of our customers. This individual will also support the office environment by delivering and/or picking up supplies as required. Although deliveries are the primary function of this role, the individual in this position will be expected to pick up racks as assigned.

Job Duties:

• Receive delivery requests from the Shipping and Receiving Manager.
• Review delivery schedule periodically throughout the day to ensure that all deliveries will be completed as committed to the customer.
• Ensure product is delivered within the time frame committed to the client.
• Load product into the delivery vehicle.
• Retrieve maps/directions of location where delivery will occur.
• Unload product and place product in accordance with the directions on the delivery receipt.
• Return undeliverable products
• Return all completed delivery receipts to the Shipping and Receiving Manager for tracking.
• Conduct basic maintenance on delivery vehicles: gas, oil, windshield washer fluid etc.
• Clean both interior and exterior of delivery vehicles as required.
• Maintain a log of all deliveries completed, recording time of departure and time returned.
• Ensure that all activities are being conducted with customer service in mind.
• Communicate to the Shipping and Receiving Manager of any potential delivery concerns/delays so that they may be relayed to the customer.
• Conduct all activities in accordance with the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Coordinate with other supervisors, leads, and managers to obtain maximum use of resources.
• Ensure compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery.
• Manage material requirements to increase inventory turns and reduce levels on hand.
• Maintain and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Current G class and/or DZ Ontario driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
• 3-5 years’ experience as a driver.
• Able to communicate in a positive manner to all customers (both internal and external).
• Able to review the daily deliveries and conduct them in an efficient and timely manner.
• Enjoys both working in a team environment and independently.
• Capable of understanding and interpreting maps.
• Preferred experience in the nursery/greenhouse industry.
• Ability to operate various types of equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to create logically ordered objectives.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to develop conceptual alternatives.
• Able to find new methods and principles and ability to incorporate them into existing production practices as needed.
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Excellent basic mathematical skills.
• Must have reliable transportation.